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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.88, 1,179.52 and 353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.88, 1,179.52 and 353.92 is: 530.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.88 : 1,179.52 = 353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.88/1,179.52 = 353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.88x = 1,179.52 × 353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.88x = 417,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,455.72/786.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.52

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