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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.96, 1,174.30 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.96, 1,174.30 and 350.04 is: 525.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.96 : 1,174.30 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.96/1,174.30 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.96x = 1,174.30 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.96x = 411,051.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,051.97/782.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.00

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