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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.06, 1,187.19 and 358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.06, 1,187.19 and 358.52 is: 538.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.06 : 1,187.19 = 358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.06/1,187.19 = 358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.06x = 1,187.19 × 358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.06x = 425,625.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,625.42/791.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.05

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