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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.46, 1,178.19 and 352.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.46, 1,178.19 and 352.11 is: 528.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.46 : 1,178.19 = 352.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.46/1,178.19 = 352.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.46x = 1,178.19 × 352.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.46x = 414,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,852.48/785.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.17

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