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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.57, 1,184.58 and 350.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.57, 1,184.58 and 350.93 is: 526.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.57 : 1,184.58 = 350.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.57/1,184.58 = 350.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.57x = 1,184.58 × 350.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.57x = 415,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,704.66/789.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.50

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