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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.51, 1,186.35 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.51, 1,186.35 and 357.75 is: 536.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.51 : 1,186.35 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.51/1,186.35 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.51x = 1,186.35 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.51x = 424,415.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,415.37/791.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.21

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