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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.92, 1,172.16 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.92, 1,172.16 and 348.72 is: 522.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.92 : 1,172.16 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.92/1,172.16 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.92x = 1,172.16 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.92x = 408,755.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,755.64/781.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.76

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