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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.73, 1,174.59 and 349.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.73, 1,174.59 and 349.89 is: 525.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.73 : 1,174.59 = 349.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.73/1,174.59 = 349.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.73x = 1,174.59 × 349.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.73x = 410,977.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,977.30/782.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.06

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