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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.73, 1,187.64 and 358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.73, 1,187.64 and 358.92 is: 538.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.73 : 1,187.64 = 358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.73/1,187.64 = 358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.73x = 1,187.64 × 358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.73x = 426,267.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,267.75/791.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.40

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