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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.70, 1,173.33 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.70, 1,173.33 and 349.62 is: 524.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.70 : 1,173.33 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.70/1,173.33 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.70x = 1,173.33 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.70x = 410,219.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,219.63/782.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.11

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