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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.83, 1,185.17 and 351.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.83, 1,185.17 and 351.54 is: 526.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.83 : 1,185.17 = 351.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.83/1,185.17 = 351.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.83x = 1,185.17 × 351.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.83x = 416,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,632.90/790.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.83

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