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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.12, 1,187.25 and 352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.12, 1,187.25 and 352.48 is: 528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.12 : 1,187.25 = 352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.12/1,187.25 = 352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.12x = 1,187.25 × 352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.12x = 418,481.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,481.88/791.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.97

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