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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.58, 1,180.14 and 347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.58, 1,180.14 and 347.92 is: 522.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.58 : 1,180.14 = 347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.58/1,180.14 = 347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.58x = 1,180.14 × 347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.58x = 410,594.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,594.31/786.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.00

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