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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.46, 1,176.69 and 351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.46, 1,176.69 and 351.92 is: 527.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.46 : 1,176.69 = 351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.46/1,176.69 = 351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.46x = 1,176.69 × 351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.46x = 414,100.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,100.74/784.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.88

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