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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.16, 1,173.65 and 349.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.16, 1,173.65 and 349.22 is: 524.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.16 : 1,173.65 = 349.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.16/1,173.65 = 349.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.16x = 1,173.65 × 349.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.16x = 409,854.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,854.44/782.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.00

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