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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.80, 1,186.71 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.80, 1,186.71 and 357.96 is: 537.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.80 : 1,186.71 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.80/1,186.71 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.80x = 1,186.71 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.80x = 424,794.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,794.71/790.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.17

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