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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.64, 1,175.10 and 350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.64, 1,175.10 and 350.32 is: 525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.64 : 1,175.10 = 350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.64/1,175.10 = 350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.64x = 1,175.10 × 350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.64x = 411,661.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,661.03/783.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.32

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