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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.46, 1,182.69 and 355.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.46, 1,182.69 and 355.74 is: 533.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.46 : 1,182.69 = 355.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.46/1,182.69 = 355.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.46x = 1,182.69 × 355.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.46x = 420,730.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,730.14/788.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.61

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