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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.46, 1,175.72 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.46, 1,175.72 and 350.72 is: 525.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.46 : 1,175.72 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.46/1,175.72 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.46x = 1,175.72 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.46x = 412,348.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,348.52/784.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.65

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