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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.24, 1,179.90 and 353.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.24, 1,179.90 and 353.80 is: 530.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.24 : 1,179.90 = 353.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.24/1,179.90 = 353.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.24x = 1,179.90 × 353.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.24x = 417,448.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,448.62/787.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.27

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