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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.92, 1,172.07 and 342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.92, 1,172.07 and 342.90 is: 513.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.92 : 1,172.07 = 342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.92/1,172.07 = 342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.92x = 1,172.07 × 342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.92x = 401,902.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,902.80/781.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.99

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