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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.38, 1,187.16 and 352.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.38, 1,187.16 and 352.63 is: 528.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.38 : 1,187.16 = 352.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.38/1,187.16 = 352.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.38x = 1,187.16 × 352.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.38x = 418,628.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,628.23/791.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.99

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