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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.61, 1,188.91 and 359.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.61, 1,188.91 and 359.26 is: 538.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.61 : 1,188.91 = 359.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.61/1,188.91 = 359.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.61x = 1,188.91 × 359.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.61x = 427,121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,121.86/792.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.88

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