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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.88, 1,175.82 and 351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.88, 1,175.82 and 351.52 is: 527.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.88 : 1,175.82 = 351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.88/1,175.82 = 351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.88x = 1,175.82 × 351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.88x = 413,324.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,324.25/783.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.28

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