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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.04, 1,176.20 and 351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.04, 1,176.20 and 351.20 is: 526.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.04 : 1,176.20 = 351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.04/1,176.20 = 351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.04x = 1,176.20 × 351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.04x = 413,081.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,081.44/784.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.86

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