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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.41, 1,176.76 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.41, 1,176.76 and 351.56 is: 527.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.41 : 1,176.76 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.41/1,176.76 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.41x = 1,176.76 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.41x = 413,705.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,705.13/784.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.41

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