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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.93, 1,188.37 and 359.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.93, 1,188.37 and 359.09 is: 538.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.93 : 1,188.37 = 359.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.93/1,188.37 = 359.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.93x = 1,188.37 × 359.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.93x = 426,724.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,724.94/791.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.85

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