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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.87, 1,174.77 and 350.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.87, 1,174.77 and 350.01 is: 525.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.87 : 1,174.77 = 350.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.87/1,174.77 = 350.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.87x = 1,174.77 × 350.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.87x = 411,181.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,181.25/782.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.22

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