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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.08, 1,173.84 and 344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.08, 1,173.84 and 344.56 is: 516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.08 : 1,173.84 = 344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.08/1,173.84 = 344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.08x = 1,173.84 × 344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.08x = 404,459.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,459.78/783.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.50

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