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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.45, 1,174.46 and 350.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.45, 1,174.46 and 350.37 is: 525.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.45 : 1,174.46 = 350.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.45/1,174.46 = 350.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.45x = 1,174.46 × 350.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.45x = 411,493.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,493.80/783.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.23

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