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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.84, 1,180.25 and 353.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.84, 1,180.25 and 353.49 is: 530.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.84 : 1,180.25 = 353.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.84/1,180.25 = 353.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.84x = 1,180.25 × 353.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.84x = 417,206.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,206.57/786.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.23

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