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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.77, 1,185.89 and 352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.77, 1,185.89 and 352 is: 527.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.77 : 1,185.89 = 352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.77/1,185.89 = 352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.77x = 1,185.89 × 352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.77x = 417,433.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,433.28/790.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.88

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