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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792, 1,187.33 and 353.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792, 1,187.33 and 353.39 is: 529.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792 : 1,187.33 = 353.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792/1,187.33 = 353.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792x = 1,187.33 × 353.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792x = 419,582.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,582.85/792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.78

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