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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.92, 1,182.28 and 354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.92, 1,182.28 and 354.98 is: 532.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.92 : 1,182.28 = 354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.92/1,182.28 = 354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.92x = 1,182.28 × 354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.92x = 419,685.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,685.75/787.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.65

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