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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.48, 1,176.45 and 350.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.48, 1,176.45 and 350.86 is: 526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.48 : 1,176.45 = 350.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.48/1,176.45 = 350.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.48x = 1,176.45 × 350.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.48x = 412,769.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,769.25/784.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.17

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