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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.58, 1,172.41 and 319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.58, 1,172.41 and 319.34 is: 479.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.58 : 1,172.41 = 319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.58/1,172.41 = 319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.58x = 1,172.41 × 319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.58x = 374,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,399.54/781.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.03

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