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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.72, 1,175.58 and 350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.72, 1,175.58 and 350.76 is: 526.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.72 : 1,175.58 = 350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.72/1,175.58 = 350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.72x = 1,175.58 × 350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.72x = 412,346.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,346.44/783.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.14

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