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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.89, 1,173.49 and 343.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.89, 1,173.49 and 343.49 is: 515.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.89 : 1,173.49 = 343.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.89/1,173.49 = 343.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.89x = 1,173.49 × 343.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.89x = 403,083.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,083.89/781.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.53

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