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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.72, 1,180.06 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.72, 1,180.06 and 353.88 is: 530.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.72 : 1,180.06 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.72/1,180.06 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.72x = 1,180.06 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.72x = 417,599.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,599.63/786.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.81

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