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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.58, 1,183.23 and 355.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.58, 1,183.23 and 355.74 is: 533.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.58 : 1,183.23 = 355.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.58/1,183.23 = 355.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.58x = 1,183.23 × 355.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.58x = 420,922.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,922.24/788.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.77

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