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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.69, 1,189.17 and 354.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.69, 1,189.17 and 354.11 is: 531.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.69 : 1,189.17 = 354.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.69/1,189.17 = 354.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.69x = 1,189.17 × 354.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.69x = 421,091.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,091.04/792.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.22

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