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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.20, 1,186.08 and 358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.20, 1,186.08 and 358.12 is: 536.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.20 : 1,186.08 = 358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.20/1,186.08 = 358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.20x = 1,186.08 × 358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.20x = 424,758.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,758.97/791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.85

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