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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.95, 1,179.08 and 353.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.95, 1,179.08 and 353.11 is: 529.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.95 : 1,179.08 = 353.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.95/1,179.08 = 353.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.95x = 1,179.08 × 353.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.95x = 416,344.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,344.75/785.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.73

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