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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.60, 1,176.51 and 351.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.60, 1,176.51 and 351.70 is: 527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.60 : 1,176.51 = 351.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.60/1,176.51 = 351.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.60x = 1,176.51 × 351.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.60x = 413,778.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,778.57/784.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.38

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