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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.76, 1,179.06 and 352.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.76, 1,179.06 and 352.90 is: 528.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.76 : 1,179.06 = 352.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.76/1,179.06 = 352.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.76x = 1,179.06 × 352.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.76x = 416,090.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,090.27/786.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.87

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