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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.34, 1,186.61 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.34, 1,186.61 and 358.26 is: 537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.34 : 1,186.61 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.34/1,186.61 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.34x = 1,186.61 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.34x = 425,113.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,113.11/791.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.21

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