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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.13, 1,173.75 and 349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.13, 1,173.75 and 349.05 is: 523.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.13 : 1,173.75 = 349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.13/1,173.75 = 349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.13x = 1,173.75 × 349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.13x = 409,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,697.44/782.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.82

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