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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.79, 1,172.66 and 319.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.79, 1,172.66 and 319.43 is: 479.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.79 : 1,172.66 = 319.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.79/1,172.66 = 319.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.79x = 1,172.66 × 319.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.79x = 374,584.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,584.12/781.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.14

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