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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.33, 1,178.46 and 347.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.33, 1,178.46 and 347.43 is: 520.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.33 : 1,178.46 = 347.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.33/1,178.46 = 347.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.33x = 1,178.46 × 347.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.33x = 409,432.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,432.36/786.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.69

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