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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.36, 1,174 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.36, 1,174 and 349.56 is: 524.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.36 : 1,174 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.36/1,174 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.36x = 1,174 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.36x = 410,383.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,383.44/782.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.55

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