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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.38, 1,177.08 and 351.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.38, 1,177.08 and 351.54 is: 527.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.38 : 1,177.08 = 351.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.38/1,177.08 = 351.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.38x = 1,177.08 × 351.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.38x = 413,790.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,790.70/784.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.54

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