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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.19, 1,187.33 and 358.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.19, 1,187.33 and 358.65 is: 538.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.19 : 1,187.33 = 358.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.19/1,187.33 = 358.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.19x = 1,187.33 × 358.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.19x = 425,834.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,834.11/791.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.22

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