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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.08, 1,172.52 and 319.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.08, 1,172.52 and 319.76 is: 479.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.08 : 1,172.52 = 319.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.08/1,172.52 = 319.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.08x = 1,172.52 × 319.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.08x = 374,925.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,925.00/782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.39

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