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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.62, 1,186.50 and 351.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.62, 1,186.50 and 351.98 is: 528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.62 : 1,186.50 = 351.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.62/1,186.50 = 351.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.62x = 1,186.50 × 351.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.62x = 417,624.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,624.27/790.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.22

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