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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.66, 1,172.90 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.66, 1,172.90 and 348.72 is: 523.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.66 : 1,172.90 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.66/1,172.90 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.66x = 1,172.90 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.66x = 409,013.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,013.69/781.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.26

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