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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.85, 1,174.86 and 350.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.85, 1,174.86 and 350.31 is: 525.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.85 : 1,174.86 = 350.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.85/1,174.86 = 350.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.85x = 1,174.86 × 350.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.85x = 411,565.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,565.21/782.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.73

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