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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.84, 1,188.28 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.84, 1,188.28 and 359.04 is: 538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.84 : 1,188.28 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.84/1,188.28 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.84x = 1,188.28 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.84x = 426,640.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,640.05/791.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.80

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