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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.60, 1,175.42 and 338.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.60, 1,175.42 and 338.82 is: 508.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.60 : 1,175.42 = 338.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.60/1,175.42 = 338.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.60x = 1,175.42 × 338.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.60x = 398,254.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,254.11/783.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.24

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