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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.89, 1,177.22 and 351.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.89, 1,177.22 and 351.95 is: 527.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.89 : 1,177.22 = 351.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.89/1,177.22 = 351.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.89x = 1,177.22 × 351.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.89x = 414,314.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,314.93/784.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.86

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