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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.43, 1,188.65 and 359.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.43, 1,188.65 and 359.89 is: 539.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.43 : 1,188.65 = 359.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.43/1,188.65 = 359.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.43x = 1,188.65 × 359.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.43x = 427,783.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,783.25/792.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.84

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