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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.58, 1,184.49 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.58, 1,184.49 and 356.04 is: 534.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.58 : 1,184.49 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.58/1,184.49 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.58x = 1,184.49 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.58x = 421,725.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,725.82/788.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.79

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