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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.13, 1,172.34 and 319.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.13, 1,172.34 and 319.71 is: 479.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.13 : 1,172.34 = 319.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.13/1,172.34 = 319.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.13x = 1,172.34 × 319.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.13x = 374,808.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,808.82/782.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.22

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