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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.99, 1,187.97 and 358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.99, 1,187.97 and 358.64 is: 537.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.99 : 1,187.97 = 358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.99/1,187.97 = 358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.99x = 1,187.97 × 358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.99x = 426,047.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,047.62/791.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.95

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