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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.76, 1,172.17 and 342.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.76, 1,172.17 and 342.77 is: 513.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.76 : 1,172.17 = 342.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.76/1,172.17 = 342.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.76x = 1,172.17 × 342.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.76x = 401,784.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,784.71/781.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.95

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