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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.71, 1,172.87 and 348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.71, 1,172.87 and 348.57 is: 522.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.71 : 1,172.87 = 348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.71/1,172.87 = 348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.71x = 1,172.87 × 348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.71x = 408,825.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,825.55/781.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.99

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