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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.36, 1,174.68 and 350.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.36, 1,174.68 and 350.64 is: 525.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.36 : 1,174.68 = 350.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.36/1,174.68 = 350.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.36x = 1,174.68 × 350.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.36x = 411,889.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,889.80/783.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.80

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