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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.69, 1,189.44 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.69, 1,189.44 and 354.08 is: 531.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.69 : 1,189.44 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.69/1,189.44 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.69x = 1,189.44 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.69x = 421,150.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,150.97/792.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.29

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