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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.08, 1,179.20 and 353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.08, 1,179.20 and 353.44 is: 530.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.08 : 1,179.20 = 353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.08/1,179.20 = 353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.08x = 1,179.20 × 353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.08x = 416,776.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,776.45/786.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.20

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