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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.02, 1,172.94 and 319.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.02, 1,172.94 and 319.48 is: 479.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.02 : 1,172.94 = 319.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.02/1,172.94 = 319.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.02x = 1,172.94 × 319.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.02x = 374,730.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,730.87/782.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.18

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