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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.68, 1,172.16 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.68, 1,172.16 and 319.68 is: 479.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.68 : 1,172.16 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.68/1,172.16 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.68x = 1,172.16 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.68x = 374,716.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,716.11/781.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.37

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