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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.10, 1,185.44 and 356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.10, 1,185.44 and 356.96 is: 535.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.10 : 1,185.44 = 356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.10/1,185.44 = 356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.10x = 1,185.44 × 356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.10x = 423,149.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,149.63/790.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.57

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