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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.89, 1,183.36 and 356.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.89, 1,183.36 and 356.05 is: 534.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.89 : 1,183.36 = 356.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.89/1,183.36 = 356.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.89x = 1,183.36 × 356.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.89x = 421,335.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,335.33/788.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.09

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