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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.44, 1,173.18 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.44, 1,173.18 and 349 is: 523.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.44 : 1,173.18 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.44/1,173.18 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.44x = 1,173.18 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.44x = 409,439.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,439.82/782.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.29

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