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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.56, 1,187.34 and 358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.56, 1,187.34 and 358.84 is: 538.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.56 : 1,187.34 = 358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.56/1,187.34 = 358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.56x = 1,187.34 × 358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.56x = 426,065.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,065.09/791.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.26

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