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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.91, 1,174.77 and 349.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.91, 1,174.77 and 349.97 is: 525.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.91 : 1,174.77 = 349.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.91/1,174.77 = 349.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.91x = 1,174.77 × 349.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.91x = 411,128.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,128.38/782.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.13

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