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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.46, 1,178.82 and 353.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.46, 1,178.82 and 353.56 is: 529.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.46 : 1,178.82 = 353.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.46/1,178.82 = 353.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.46x = 1,178.82 × 353.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.46x = 416,783.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,783.60/786.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.95

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