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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.94, 1,177.68 and 352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.94, 1,177.68 and 352.40 is: 528.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.94 : 1,177.68 = 352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.94/1,177.68 = 352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.94x = 1,177.68 × 352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.94x = 415,014.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,014.43/784.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.72

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