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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.25, 1,177.15 and 352.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.25, 1,177.15 and 352.17 is: 527.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.25 : 1,177.15 = 352.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.25/1,177.15 = 352.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.25x = 1,177.15 × 352.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.25x = 414,549.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,549.27/785.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.92

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