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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.07, 1,173.17 and 349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.07, 1,173.17 and 349.14 is: 523.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.07 : 1,173.17 = 349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.07/1,173.17 = 349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.07x = 1,173.17 × 349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.07x = 409,598.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,598.83/782.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.74

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