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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.46, 1,187.28 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.46, 1,187.28 and 358.56 is: 537.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.46 : 1,187.28 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.46/1,187.28 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.46x = 1,187.28 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.46x = 425,711.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,711.12/791.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.88

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