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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.58, 1,179.40 and 347.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.58, 1,179.40 and 347.61 is: 521.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.58 : 1,179.40 = 347.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.58/1,179.40 = 347.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.58x = 1,179.40 × 347.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.58x = 409,971.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,971.23/786.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.21

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