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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.50, 1,173.91 and 349.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.50, 1,173.91 and 349.66 is: 524.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.50 : 1,173.91 = 349.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.50/1,173.91 = 349.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.50x = 1,173.91 × 349.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.50x = 410,469.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,469.37/782.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.56

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