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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.16, 1,178.91 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.16, 1,178.91 and 353.16 is: 530.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.16 : 1,178.91 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.16/1,178.91 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.16x = 1,178.91 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.16x = 416,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,343.86/785.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.27

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