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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.96, 1,178.94 and 352.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.96, 1,178.94 and 352.61 is: 528.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.96 : 1,178.94 = 352.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.96/1,178.94 = 352.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.96x = 1,178.94 × 352.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.96x = 415,706.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,706.03/785.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.92

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