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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.19, 1,186.92 and 352.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.19, 1,186.92 and 352.61 is: 528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.19 : 1,186.92 = 352.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.19/1,186.92 = 352.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.19x = 1,186.92 × 352.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.19x = 418,513.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,513.93/791.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.97

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