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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.38, 1,178.06 and 272.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.38, 1,178.06 and 272.38 is: 408.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.38 : 1,178.06 = 272.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.38/1,178.06 = 272.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.38x = 1,178.06 × 272.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.38x = 320,879.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,879.98/785.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.57

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