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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.76, 1,174.60 and 344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.76, 1,174.60 and 344.72 is: 516.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.76 : 1,174.60 = 344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.76/1,174.60 = 344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.76x = 1,174.60 × 344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.76x = 404,908.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,908.11/783.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.62

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