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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.71, 1,177.07 and 352.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.71, 1,177.07 and 352.17 is: 528.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.71 : 1,177.07 = 352.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.71/1,177.07 = 352.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.71x = 1,177.07 × 352.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.71x = 414,526.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,526.98/784.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.26

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