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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.46, 1,174.22 and 349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.46, 1,174.22 and 349.72 is: 524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.46 : 1,174.22 = 349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.46/1,174.22 = 349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.46x = 1,174.22 × 349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.46x = 410,648.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,648.22/783.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.15

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