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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.03, 1,179.04 and 352.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.03, 1,179.04 and 352.88 is: 529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.03 : 1,179.04 = 352.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.03/1,179.04 = 352.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.03x = 1,179.04 × 352.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.03x = 416,051.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,051.98/786.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.31

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