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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.52, 1,186.56 and 359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.52, 1,186.56 and 359 is: 538.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.52 : 1,186.56 = 359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.52/1,186.56 = 359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.52x = 1,186.56 × 359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.52x = 425,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,975.04/791.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.17

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