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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.13, 1,188.47 and 353.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.13, 1,188.47 and 353.69 is: 530.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.13 : 1,188.47 = 353.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.13/1,188.47 = 353.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.13x = 1,188.47 × 353.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.13x = 420,346.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,346.10/792.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.65

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