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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.88, 1,187.22 and 358.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.88, 1,187.22 and 358.03 is: 537.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.88 : 1,187.22 = 358.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.88/1,187.22 = 358.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.88x = 1,187.22 × 358.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.88x = 425,063.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,063.20/790.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.46

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