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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.51, 1,175.30 and 350.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.51, 1,175.30 and 350.63 is: 525.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.51 : 1,175.30 = 350.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.51/1,175.30 = 350.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.51x = 1,175.30 × 350.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.51x = 412,087.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,087.81/783.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.95

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