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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.87, 1,180.35 and 354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.87, 1,180.35 and 354 is: 531.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.87 : 1,180.35 = 354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.87/1,180.35 = 354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.87x = 1,180.35 × 354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.87x = 417,843.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,843.90/786.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.02

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