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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.19, 1,174.42 and 350.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.19, 1,174.42 and 350.34 is: 525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.19 : 1,174.42 = 350.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.19/1,174.42 = 350.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.19x = 1,174.42 × 350.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.19x = 411,446.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,446.30/783.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.35

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