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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.47, 1,182.06 and 349.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.47, 1,182.06 and 349.41 is: 523.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.47 : 1,182.06 = 349.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.47/1,182.06 = 349.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.47x = 1,182.06 × 349.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.47x = 413,028.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,028.02/788.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.84

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