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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.49, 1,184.78 and 351.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.49, 1,184.78 and 351.53 is: 526.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.49 : 1,184.78 = 351.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.49/1,184.78 = 351.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.49x = 1,184.78 × 351.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.49x = 416,483.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,483.96/790.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.87

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