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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.07, 1,177.73 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.07, 1,177.73 and 352.26 is: 528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.07 : 1,177.73 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.07/1,177.73 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.07x = 1,177.73 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.07x = 414,867.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,867.17/785.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.45

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