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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.53, 1,179.81 and 341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.53, 1,179.81 and 341.70 is: 512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.53 : 1,179.81 = 341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.53/1,179.81 = 341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.53x = 1,179.81 × 341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.53x = 403,133.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,133.47/786.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.55

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