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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.88, 1,182.38 and 349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.88, 1,182.38 and 349.25 is: 524.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.88 : 1,182.38 = 349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.88/1,182.38 = 349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.88x = 1,182.38 × 349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.88x = 412,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,938.56/787.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.11

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