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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.19, 1,172.37 and 349.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.19, 1,172.37 and 349.04 is: 523.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.19 : 1,172.37 = 349.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.19/1,172.37 = 349.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.19x = 1,172.37 × 349.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.19x = 409,208.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,208.26/782.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.16

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