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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.88, 1,176.48 and 351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.88, 1,176.48 and 351.44 is: 526.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.88 : 1,176.48 = 351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.88/1,176.48 = 351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.88x = 1,176.48 × 351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.88x = 413,462.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,462.13/784.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.78

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