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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.48, 1,188.26 and 359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.48, 1,188.26 and 359.40 is: 538.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.48 : 1,188.26 = 359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.48/1,188.26 = 359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.48x = 1,188.26 × 359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.48x = 427,060.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,060.64/792.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.89

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