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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.46, 1,188.78 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.46, 1,188.78 and 359.56 is: 539.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.46 : 1,188.78 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.46/1,188.78 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.46x = 1,188.78 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.46x = 427,437.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,437.74/792.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.38

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