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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.95, 1,175.94 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.95, 1,175.94 and 351.02 is: 526.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.95 : 1,175.94 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.95/1,175.94 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.95x = 1,175.94 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.95x = 412,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,778.46/783.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.54

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