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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.26, 1,188.82 and 359.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.26, 1,188.82 and 359.38 is: 539.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.26 : 1,188.82 = 359.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.26/1,188.82 = 359.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.26x = 1,188.82 × 359.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.26x = 427,238.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,238.13/792.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.27

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