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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.03, 1,174.87 and 344.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.03, 1,174.87 and 344.05 is: 516.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.03 : 1,174.87 = 344.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.03/1,174.87 = 344.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.03x = 1,174.87 × 344.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.03x = 404,214.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,214.02/783.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.22

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