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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.81, 1,185.32 and 357.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.81, 1,185.32 and 357.27 is: 536.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.81 : 1,185.32 = 357.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.81/1,185.32 = 357.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.81x = 1,185.32 × 357.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.81x = 423,479.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,479.28/789.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.18

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