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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.50, 1,175.41 and 350.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.50, 1,175.41 and 350.66 is: 526.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.50 : 1,175.41 = 350.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.50/1,175.41 = 350.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.50x = 1,175.41 × 350.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.50x = 412,169.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,169.27/783.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.06

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