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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.62, 1,177.61 and 353.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.62, 1,177.61 and 353.08 is: 529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.62 : 1,177.61 = 353.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.62/1,177.61 = 353.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.62x = 1,177.61 × 353.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.62x = 415,784.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,784.65/785.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.25

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