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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.04, 1,174.20 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.04, 1,174.20 and 350.50 is: 525.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.04 : 1,174.20 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.04/1,174.20 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.04x = 1,174.20 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.04x = 411,557.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,557.10/783.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.59

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