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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.85, 1,173.08 and 319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.85, 1,173.08 and 319.55 is: 479.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.85 : 1,173.08 = 319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.85/1,173.08 = 319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.85x = 1,173.08 × 319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.85x = 374,852.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,852.65/781.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.44

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