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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.94, 1,188.05 and 353.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.94, 1,188.05 and 353.35 is: 530.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.94 : 1,188.05 = 353.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.94/1,188.05 = 353.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.94x = 1,188.05 × 353.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.94x = 419,792.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,792.73/791.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.08

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