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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.75, 1,188.54 and 358.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.75, 1,188.54 and 358.91 is: 538.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.75 : 1,188.54 = 358.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.75/1,188.54 = 358.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.75x = 1,188.54 × 358.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.75x = 426,578.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,578.89/791.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.78

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