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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.79, 1,179.64 and 353.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.79, 1,179.64 and 353.71 is: 530.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.79 : 1,179.64 = 353.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.79/1,179.64 = 353.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.79x = 1,179.64 × 353.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.79x = 417,250.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,250.46/786.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.32

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