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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.59, 1,185.48 and 357.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.59, 1,185.48 and 357.51 is: 536.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.59 : 1,185.48 = 357.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.59/1,185.48 = 357.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.59x = 1,185.48 × 357.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.59x = 423,820.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,820.95/790.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.08

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