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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.06, 1,186.83 and 352.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.06, 1,186.83 and 352.43 is: 528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.06 : 1,186.83 = 352.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.06/1,186.83 = 352.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.06x = 1,186.83 × 352.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.06x = 418,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,268.56/791.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.74

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