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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.95, 1,174.44 and 350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.95, 1,174.44 and 350.02 is: 525.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.95 : 1,174.44 = 350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.95/1,174.44 = 350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.95x = 1,174.44 × 350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.95x = 411,077.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,077.49/782.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.04

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