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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.84, 1,178.75 and 352.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.84, 1,178.75 and 352.69 is: 529.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.84 : 1,178.75 = 352.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.84/1,178.75 = 352.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.84x = 1,178.75 × 352.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.84x = 415,731.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,731.27/785.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.03

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