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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.71, 1,184.37 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.71, 1,184.37 and 350.72 is: 525.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.71 : 1,184.37 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.71/1,184.37 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.71x = 1,184.37 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.71x = 415,376.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,376.32/789.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.99

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