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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.94, 1,185.05 and 357.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.94, 1,185.05 and 357.13 is: 535.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.94 : 1,185.05 = 357.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.94/1,185.05 = 357.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.94x = 1,185.05 × 357.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.94x = 423,216.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,216.91/789.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.76

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