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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.44, 1,176.84 and 351.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.44, 1,176.84 and 351.36 is: 527.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.44 : 1,176.84 = 351.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.44/1,176.84 = 351.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.44x = 1,176.84 × 351.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.44x = 413,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,494.50/784.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.12

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