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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.06, 1,187.00 and 352.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.06, 1,187.00 and 352.45 is: 528.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.06 : 1,187.00 = 352.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.06/1,187.00 = 352.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.06x = 1,187.00 × 352.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.06x = 418,356.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,356.06/791.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.85

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