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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.64, 1,176 and 527.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.64, 1,176 and 527.36 is: 790.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.64 : 1,176 = 527.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.64/1,176 = 527.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.64x = 1,176 × 527.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.64x = 620,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,175.36/784.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.39

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