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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.86, 1,179.16 and 347.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.86, 1,179.16 and 347.08 is: 520.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.86 : 1,179.16 = 347.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.86/1,179.16 = 347.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.86x = 1,179.16 × 347.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.86x = 409,262.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,262.85/785.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.78

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