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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.87, 1,189.31 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.87, 1,189.31 and 359.52 is: 539.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.87 : 1,189.31 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.87/1,189.31 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.87x = 1,189.31 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.87x = 427,578.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,578.93/792.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.28

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