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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.08, 1,175.34 and 345.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.08, 1,175.34 and 345.56 is: 518.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.08 : 1,175.34 = 345.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.08/1,175.34 = 345.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.08x = 1,175.34 × 345.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.08x = 406,150.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,150.49/784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.00

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