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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.57, 1,172.76 and 349.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.57, 1,172.76 and 349.03 is: 523.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.57 : 1,172.76 = 349.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.57/1,172.76 = 349.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.57x = 1,172.76 × 349.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.57x = 409,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,328.42/781.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.73

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