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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.09, 1,185.13 and 357.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.09, 1,185.13 and 357.37 is: 536.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.09 : 1,185.13 = 357.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.09/1,185.13 = 357.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.09x = 1,185.13 × 357.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.09x = 423,523.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,523.98/790.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.05

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