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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.17, 1,186.94 and 358.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.17, 1,186.94 and 358.21 is: 537.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.17 : 1,186.94 = 358.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.17/1,186.94 = 358.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.17x = 1,186.94 × 358.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.17x = 425,167.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,167.84/791.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.39

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