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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.56, 1,186.11 and 358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.56, 1,186.11 and 358.02 is: 537.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.56 : 1,186.11 = 358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.56/1,186.11 = 358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.56x = 1,186.11 × 358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.56x = 424,651.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,651.10/790.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.15

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