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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.56, 1,173.18 and 343.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.56, 1,173.18 and 343.74 is: 515.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.56 : 1,173.18 = 343.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.56/1,173.18 = 343.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.56x = 1,173.18 × 343.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.56x = 403,268.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,268.89/782.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.32

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