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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.29, 1,181.89 and 355.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.29, 1,181.89 and 355.21 is: 532.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.29 : 1,181.89 = 355.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.29/1,181.89 = 355.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.29x = 1,181.89 × 355.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.29x = 419,819.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,819.15/788.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.57

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