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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.80, 1,178.61 and 352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.80, 1,178.61 and 352.72 is: 529.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.80 : 1,178.61 = 352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.80/1,178.61 = 352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.80x = 1,178.61 × 352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.80x = 415,719.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,719.32/785.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.04

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