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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.84, 1,189.24 and 359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.84, 1,189.24 and 359.68 is: 539.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.84 : 1,189.24 = 359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.84/1,189.24 = 359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.84x = 1,189.24 × 359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.84x = 427,745.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,745.84/792.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.51

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