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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.88, 1,186.74 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.88, 1,186.74 and 352.44 is: 528.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.88 : 1,186.74 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.88/1,186.74 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.88x = 1,186.74 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.88x = 418,254.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,254.65/790.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.85

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