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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.24, 1,186.84 and 357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.24, 1,186.84 and 357.89 is: 536.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.24 : 1,186.84 = 357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.24/1,186.84 = 357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.24x = 1,186.84 × 357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.24x = 424,751.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,751.34/791.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.82

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