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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.59, 1,182.87 and 355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.59, 1,182.87 and 355.44 is: 533.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.59 : 1,182.87 = 355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.59/1,182.87 = 355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.59x = 1,182.87 × 355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.59x = 420,439.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,439.31/788.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.15

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