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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.67, 1,187.69 and 358.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.67, 1,187.69 and 358.71 is: 538.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.67 : 1,187.69 = 358.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.67/1,187.69 = 358.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.67x = 1,187.69 × 358.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.67x = 426,036.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,036.28/791.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.15

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