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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.92, 1,177.32 and 352.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.92, 1,177.32 and 352.38 is: 528.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.92 : 1,177.32 = 352.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.92/1,177.32 = 352.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.92x = 1,177.32 × 352.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.92x = 414,864.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,864.02/784.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.54

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