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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.91, 1,184.56 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.91, 1,184.56 and 351 is: 526.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.91 : 1,184.56 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.91/1,184.56 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.91x = 1,184.56 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.91x = 415,779.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,779.68/789.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.37

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