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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.71, 1,188.63 and 359.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.71, 1,188.63 and 359.63 is: 539.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.71 : 1,188.63 = 359.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.71/1,188.63 = 359.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.71x = 1,188.63 × 359.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.71x = 427,461.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,461.06/792.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.24

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