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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.07, 1,187.24 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.07, 1,187.24 and 358.26 is: 537.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.07 : 1,187.24 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.07/1,187.24 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.07x = 1,187.24 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.07x = 425,338.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,338.81/791.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.68

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