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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.03, 1,176.37 and 345.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.03, 1,176.37 and 345.05 is: 517.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.03 : 1,176.37 = 345.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.03/1,176.37 = 345.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.03x = 1,176.37 × 345.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.03x = 405,906.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,906.47/784.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.72

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