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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.92, 1,174.40 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.92, 1,174.40 and 350.08 is: 525.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.92 : 1,174.40 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.92/1,174.40 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.92x = 1,174.40 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.92x = 411,133.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,133.95/782.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.13

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