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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.26, 1,175.16 and 350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.26, 1,175.16 and 350.58 is: 525.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.26 : 1,175.16 = 350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.26/1,175.16 = 350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.26x = 1,175.16 × 350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.26x = 411,987.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,987.59/783.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.99

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