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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.74, 1,176.22 and 351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.74, 1,176.22 and 351.20 is: 527.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.74 : 1,176.22 = 351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.74/1,176.22 = 351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.74x = 1,176.22 × 351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.74x = 413,091.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,091.84/783.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.08

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