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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.37, 1,179.56 and 353.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.37, 1,179.56 and 353.42 is: 530.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.37 : 1,179.56 = 353.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.37/1,179.56 = 353.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.37x = 1,179.56 × 353.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.37x = 416,880.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,880.10/786.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.13

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