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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.95, 1,180.24 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.95, 1,180.24 and 347.96 is: 521.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.95 : 1,180.24 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.95/1,180.24 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.95x = 1,180.24 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.95x = 410,679.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,679.86/786.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.86

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