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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.82, 1,188.30 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.82, 1,188.30 and 359.04 is: 538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.82 : 1,188.30 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.82/1,188.30 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.82x = 1,188.30 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.82x = 426,647.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,647.23/791.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.82

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