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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.92, 1,179.48 and 353.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.92, 1,179.48 and 353.18 is: 529.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.92 : 1,179.48 = 353.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.92/1,179.48 = 353.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.92x = 1,179.48 × 353.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.92x = 416,568.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,568.75/786.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.37

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