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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.21, 1,186.62 and 352.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.21, 1,186.62 and 352.22 is: 528.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.21 : 1,186.62 = 352.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.21/1,186.62 = 352.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.21x = 1,186.62 × 352.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.21x = 417,951.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,951.30/791.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.24

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