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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.72, 1,189.38 and 359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.72, 1,189.38 and 359.58 is: 539.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.72 : 1,189.38 = 359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.72/1,189.38 = 359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.72x = 1,189.38 × 359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.72x = 427,677.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,677.26/792.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.51

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