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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.16, 1,178.34 and 352.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.16, 1,178.34 and 352.84 is: 528.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.16 : 1,178.34 = 352.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.16/1,178.34 = 352.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.16x = 1,178.34 × 352.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.16x = 415,765.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,765.49/786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.86

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