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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.76, 1,172.58 and 319.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.76, 1,172.58 and 319.29 is: 478.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.76 : 1,172.58 = 319.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.76/1,172.58 = 319.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.76x = 1,172.58 × 319.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.76x = 374,393.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,393.07/781.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.91

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