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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.94, 1,185.15 and 357.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.94, 1,185.15 and 357.46 is: 536.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.94 : 1,185.15 = 357.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.94/1,185.15 = 357.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.94x = 1,185.15 × 357.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.94x = 423,643.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,643.72/789.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.30

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