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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.32, 1,176.48 and 351.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.32, 1,176.48 and 351.45 is: 527.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.32 : 1,176.48 = 351.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.32/1,176.48 = 351.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.32x = 1,176.48 × 351.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.32x = 413,473.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,473.90/784.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.18

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