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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.52, 1,176.98 and 351.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.52, 1,176.98 and 351.98 is: 528.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.52 : 1,176.98 = 351.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.52/1,176.98 = 351.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.52x = 1,176.98 × 351.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.52x = 414,265.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,265.78/784.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.05

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