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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.60, 1,172.12 and 319.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.60, 1,172.12 and 319.26 is: 478.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.60 : 1,172.12 = 319.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.60/1,172.12 = 319.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.60x = 1,172.12 × 319.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.60x = 374,211.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,211.03/781.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.78

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