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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.21, 1,174.83 and 350.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.21, 1,174.83 and 350.07 is: 525.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.21 : 1,174.83 = 350.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.21/1,174.83 = 350.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.21x = 1,174.83 × 350.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.21x = 411,272.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,272.74/783.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.11

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