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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.76, 1,172.51 and 342.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.76, 1,172.51 and 342.91 is: 514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.76 : 1,172.51 = 342.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.76/1,172.51 = 342.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.76x = 1,172.51 × 342.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.76x = 402,065.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,065.40/781.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.31

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