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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.85, 1,176.55 and 351.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.85, 1,176.55 and 351.77 is: 527.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.85 : 1,176.55 = 351.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.85/1,176.55 = 351.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.85x = 1,176.55 × 351.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.85x = 413,868.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,868.23/784.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.32

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