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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.88, 1,184.81 and 350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.88, 1,184.81 and 350.96 is: 526.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.88 : 1,184.81 = 350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.88/1,184.81 = 350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.88x = 1,184.81 × 350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.88x = 415,815.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,815.87/789.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.43

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