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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.88, 1,187.48 and 353.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.88, 1,187.48 and 353.12 is: 529.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.88 : 1,187.48 = 353.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.88/1,187.48 = 353.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.88x = 1,187.48 × 353.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.88x = 419,322.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,322.94/791.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.53

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