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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.87, 1,178.81 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.87, 1,178.81 and 352.92 is: 529.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.87 : 1,178.81 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.87/1,178.81 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.87x = 1,178.81 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.87x = 416,023.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,023.86/785.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.38

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