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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.29, 1,178.52 and 352.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.29, 1,178.52 and 352.54 is: 528.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.29 : 1,178.52 = 352.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.29/1,178.52 = 352.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.29x = 1,178.52 × 352.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.29x = 415,469.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,469.55/786.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.39

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