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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.69, 1,180.17 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.69, 1,180.17 and 353.88 is: 530.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.69 : 1,180.17 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.69/1,180.17 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.69x = 1,180.17 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.69x = 417,638.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,638.56/786.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.88

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