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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.88, 1,176.12 and 528.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.88, 1,176.12 and 528.08 is: 791.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.88 : 1,176.12 = 528.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.88/1,176.12 = 528.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.88x = 1,176.12 × 528.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.88x = 621,085.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,085.45/784.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.31

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