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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.22, 1,182.64 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.22, 1,182.64 and 355.08 is: 532.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.22 : 1,182.64 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.22/1,182.64 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.22x = 1,182.64 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.22x = 419,931.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,931.81/788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.76

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