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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.75, 1,189.13 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.75, 1,189.13 and 359.91 is: 539.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.75 : 1,189.13 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.75/1,189.13 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.75x = 1,189.13 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.75x = 427,977.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,977.98/792.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.87

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