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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.10, 1,186.65 and 359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.10, 1,186.65 and 359.10 is: 538.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.10 : 1,186.65 = 359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.10/1,186.65 = 359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.10x = 1,186.65 × 359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.10x = 426,126.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,126.02/791.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.65

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