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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.39, 1,182.24 and 349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.39, 1,182.24 and 349.64 is: 524.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.39 : 1,182.24 = 349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.39/1,182.24 = 349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.39x = 1,182.24 × 349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.39x = 413,352.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,352.48/788.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.30

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