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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.56, 1,176.92 and 351.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.56, 1,176.92 and 351.28 is: 526.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.56 : 1,176.92 = 351.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.56/1,176.92 = 351.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.56x = 1,176.92 × 351.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.56x = 413,428.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,428.46/784.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.96

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