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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.76, 1,177.34 and 352.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.76, 1,177.34 and 352.22 is: 528.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.76 : 1,177.34 = 352.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.76/1,177.34 = 352.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.76x = 1,177.34 × 352.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.76x = 414,675.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,675.05/784.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.41

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