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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.44, 1,188.84 and 359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.44, 1,188.84 and 359.36 is: 539.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.44 : 1,188.84 = 359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.44/1,188.84 = 359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.44x = 1,188.84 × 359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.44x = 427,221.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,221.54/792.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.12

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