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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.24, 1,174.20 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.24, 1,174.20 and 350.28 is: 525.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.24 : 1,174.20 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.24/1,174.20 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.24x = 1,174.20 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.24x = 411,298.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,298.78/783.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.12

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