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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.72, 1,183.23 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.72, 1,183.23 and 355.88 is: 533.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.72 : 1,183.23 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.72/1,183.23 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.72x = 1,183.23 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.72x = 421,081.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,081.98/788.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.88

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