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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.64, 1,171.48 and 391.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.64, 1,171.48 and 391.75 is: 587.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.64 : 1,171.48 = 391.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.64/1,171.48 = 391.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.64x = 1,171.48 × 391.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.64x = 458,927.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,927.29/781.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.13

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