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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.78, 1,175.99 and 344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.78, 1,175.99 and 344.80 is: 517.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.78 : 1,175.99 = 344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.78/1,175.99 = 344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.78x = 1,175.99 × 344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.78x = 405,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,481.35/783.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.34

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