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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.60, 1,176 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.60, 1,176 and 351.12 is: 526.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.60 : 1,176 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.60/1,176 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.60x = 1,176 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.60x = 412,917.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,917.12/783.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.95

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