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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.75, 1,186.33 and 358.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.75, 1,186.33 and 358.21 is: 537.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.75 : 1,186.33 = 358.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.75/1,186.33 = 358.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.75x = 1,186.33 × 358.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.75x = 424,955.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,955.27/790.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.41

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