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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.20, 1,175.34 and 350.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.20, 1,175.34 and 350.39 is: 525.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.20 : 1,175.34 = 350.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.20/1,175.34 = 350.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.20x = 1,175.34 × 350.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.20x = 411,821.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,821.51/783.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.82

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