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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.25, 1,182.82 and 355.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.25, 1,182.82 and 355.38 is: 533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.25 : 1,182.82 = 355.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.25/1,182.82 = 355.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.25x = 1,182.82 × 355.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.25x = 420,350.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,350.57/788.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.27

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