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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.19, 1,177.92 and 352.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.19, 1,177.92 and 352.65 is: 529.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.19 : 1,177.92 = 352.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.19/1,177.92 = 352.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.19x = 1,177.92 × 352.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.19x = 415,393.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,393.49/785.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.04

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