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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.41, 1,182.87 and 349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.41, 1,182.87 and 349.60 is: 524.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.41 : 1,182.87 = 349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.41/1,182.87 = 349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.41x = 1,182.87 × 349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.41x = 413,527.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,527.29/788.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.51

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