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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.02, 1,174.73 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.02, 1,174.73 and 350.48 is: 525.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.02 : 1,174.73 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.02/1,174.73 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.02x = 1,174.73 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.02x = 411,711.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,711.74/783.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.80

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