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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.38, 1,176.92 and 345.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.38, 1,176.92 and 345.42 is: 518.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.38 : 1,176.92 = 345.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.38/1,176.92 = 345.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.38x = 1,176.92 × 345.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.38x = 406,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,529.98/784.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.28

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