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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.04, 1,175.04 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.04, 1,175.04 and 350.16 is: 525.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.04 : 1,175.04 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.04/1,175.04 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.04x = 1,175.04 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.04x = 411,452.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,452.01/783.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.45

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