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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.15, 1,182.49 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.15, 1,182.49 and 349.34 is: 524.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.15 : 1,182.49 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.15/1,182.49 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.15x = 1,182.49 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.15x = 413,091.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,091.06/788.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.13

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