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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.60, 1,177.50 and 352.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.60, 1,177.50 and 352.12 is: 528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.60 : 1,177.50 = 352.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.60/1,177.50 = 352.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.60x = 1,177.50 × 352.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.60x = 414,621.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,621.30/784.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.45

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