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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.44, 1,179.93 and 353.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.44, 1,179.93 and 353.90 is: 530.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.44 : 1,179.93 = 353.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.44/1,179.93 = 353.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.44x = 1,179.93 × 353.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.44x = 417,577.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,577.23/786.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.97

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