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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.60, 1,179.92 and 341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.60, 1,179.92 and 341.82 is: 512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.60 : 1,179.92 = 341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.60/1,179.92 = 341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.60x = 1,179.92 × 341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.60x = 403,318.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,318.55/786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.74

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