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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.88, 1,186.23 and 352.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.88, 1,186.23 and 352.14 is: 528.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.88 : 1,186.23 = 352.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.88/1,186.23 = 352.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.88x = 1,186.23 × 352.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.88x = 417,719.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,719.03/790.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.17

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