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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.47, 1,185.06 and 351.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.47, 1,185.06 and 351.41 is: 526.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.47 : 1,185.06 = 351.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.47/1,185.06 = 351.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.47x = 1,185.06 × 351.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.47x = 416,441.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,441.93/790.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.83

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