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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.80, 1,182.08 and 354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.80, 1,182.08 and 354.88 is: 531.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.80 : 1,182.08 = 354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.80/1,182.08 = 354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.80x = 1,182.08 × 354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.80x = 419,496.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,496.55/788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.82

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