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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.76, 1,171.92 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.76, 1,171.92 and 348.68 is: 522.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.76 : 1,171.92 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.76/1,171.92 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.76x = 1,171.92 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.76x = 408,625.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,625.07/781.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.70

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