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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.95, 1,172.52 and 391.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.95, 1,172.52 and 391.53 is: 587.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.95 : 1,172.52 = 391.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.95/1,172.52 = 391.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.95x = 1,172.52 × 391.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.95x = 459,076.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,076.76/781.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.09

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