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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.18, 1,174.14 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.18, 1,174.14 and 349.92 is: 524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.18 : 1,174.14 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.18/1,174.14 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.18x = 1,174.14 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.18x = 410,855.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,855.07/783.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.60

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