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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.11, 1,186.66 and 357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.11, 1,186.66 and 357.76 is: 536.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.11 : 1,186.66 = 357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.11/1,186.66 = 357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.11x = 1,186.66 × 357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.11x = 424,533.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,533.55/791.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.63

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