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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.90, 1,189.14 and 359.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.90, 1,189.14 and 359.96 is: 539.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.90 : 1,189.14 = 359.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.90/1,189.14 = 359.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.90x = 1,189.14 × 359.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.90x = 428,042.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,042.83/792.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.84

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