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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.20, 1,182.69 and 349.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.20, 1,182.69 and 349.54 is: 524.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.20 : 1,182.69 = 349.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.20/1,182.69 = 349.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.20x = 1,182.69 × 349.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.20x = 413,398.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,398.94/788.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.49

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