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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.52, 1,175.64 and 350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.52, 1,175.64 and 350.80 is: 526.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.52 : 1,175.64 = 350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.52/1,175.64 = 350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.52x = 1,175.64 × 350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.52x = 412,414.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,414.51/783.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.36

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