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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.32, 1,176.54 and 351.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.32, 1,176.54 and 351.39 is: 527.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.32 : 1,176.54 = 351.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.32/1,176.54 = 351.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.32x = 1,176.54 × 351.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.32x = 413,424.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,424.39/784.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.11

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