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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.72, 1,188.05 and 352.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.72, 1,188.05 and 352.83 is: 529.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.72 : 1,188.05 = 352.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.72/1,188.05 = 352.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.72x = 1,188.05 × 352.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.72x = 419,177.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,177.92/791.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.46

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