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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.84, 1,185.81 and 357.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.84, 1,185.81 and 357.58 is: 536.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.84 : 1,185.81 = 357.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.84/1,185.81 = 357.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.84x = 1,185.81 × 357.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.84x = 424,021.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,021.94/790.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.17

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