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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.97, 1,188.24 and 353.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.97, 1,188.24 and 353.18 is: 529.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.97 : 1,188.24 = 353.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.97/1,188.24 = 353.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.97x = 1,188.24 × 353.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.97x = 419,665.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,665.24/791.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.90

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