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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.70, 1,178.68 and 352.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.70, 1,178.68 and 352.88 is: 529.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.70 : 1,178.68 = 352.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.70/1,178.68 = 352.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.70x = 1,178.68 × 352.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.70x = 415,932.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,932.60/785.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.38

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