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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.07, 1,188.11 and 359.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.07, 1,188.11 and 359.23 is: 538.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.07 : 1,188.11 = 359.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.07/1,188.11 = 359.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.07x = 1,188.11 × 359.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.07x = 426,804.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,804.76/792.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.85

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