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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.59, 1,188.47 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.59, 1,188.47 and 359.44 is: 538.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.59 : 1,188.47 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.59/1,188.47 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.59x = 1,188.47 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.59x = 427,181.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,181.58/792.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.97

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