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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.67, 1,179.08 and 352.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.67, 1,179.08 and 352.91 is: 528.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.67 : 1,179.08 = 352.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.67/1,179.08 = 352.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.67x = 1,179.08 × 352.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.67x = 416,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,109.12/786.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.95

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