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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.64, 1,173.67 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.64, 1,173.67 and 349.50 is: 524.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.64 : 1,173.67 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.64/1,173.67 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.64x = 1,173.67 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.64x = 410,197.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,197.67/782.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.12

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