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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.45, 1,187.80 and 358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.45, 1,187.80 and 358.64 is: 538.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.45 : 1,187.80 = 358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.45/1,187.80 = 358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.45x = 1,187.80 × 358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.45x = 425,985.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,985.76/791.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.24

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