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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.64, 1,176.60 and 351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.64, 1,176.60 and 351.32 is: 526.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.64 : 1,176.60 = 351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.64/1,176.60 = 351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.64x = 1,176.60 × 351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.64x = 413,363.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,363.11/784.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.82

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