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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.22, 1,175.60 and 351.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.22, 1,175.60 and 351.14 is: 526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.22 : 1,175.60 = 351.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.22/1,175.60 = 351.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.22x = 1,175.60 × 351.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.22x = 412,800.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,800.18/784.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.38

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