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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.20, 1,179.10 and 353.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.20, 1,179.10 and 353.26 is: 529.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.20 : 1,179.10 = 353.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.20/1,179.10 = 353.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.20x = 1,179.10 × 353.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.20x = 416,526.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,526.36/786.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.80

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