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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.55, 1,176.82 and 362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.55, 1,176.82 and 362.34 is: 543.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.55 : 1,176.82 = 362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.55/1,176.82 = 362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.55x = 1,176.82 × 362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.55x = 426,408.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,408.05/784.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.50

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