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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.80, 1,177.68 and 351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.80, 1,177.68 and 351.96 is: 528.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.80 : 1,177.68 = 351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.80/1,177.68 = 351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.80x = 1,177.68 × 351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.80x = 414,496.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,496.25/784.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.16

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