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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.89, 1,175.97 and 351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.89, 1,175.97 and 351.08 is: 526.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.89 : 1,175.97 = 351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.89/1,175.97 = 351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.89x = 1,175.97 × 351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.89x = 412,853.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,853.67/783.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.68

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