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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.12, 1,178.36 and 353.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.12, 1,178.36 and 353.58 is: 530.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.12 : 1,178.36 = 353.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.12/1,178.36 = 353.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.12x = 1,178.36 × 353.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.12x = 416,644.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,644.53/786.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.00

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