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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.74, 1,172.34 and 319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.74, 1,172.34 and 319.50 is: 479.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.74 : 1,172.34 = 319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.74/1,172.34 = 319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.74x = 1,172.34 × 319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.74x = 374,562.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,562.63/781.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.14

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