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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.78, 1,180.26 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.78, 1,180.26 and 353.88 is: 530.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.78 : 1,180.26 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.78/1,180.26 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.78x = 1,180.26 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.78x = 417,670.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,670.41/786.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.86

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