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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.47, 1,175.99 and 351.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.47, 1,175.99 and 351.39 is: 526.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.47 : 1,175.99 = 351.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.47/1,175.99 = 351.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.47x = 1,175.99 × 351.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.47x = 413,229.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,229.37/784.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.76

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