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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.90, 1,189.28 and 348.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.90, 1,189.28 and 348.21 is: 522.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.90 : 1,189.28 = 348.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.90/1,189.28 = 348.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.90x = 1,189.28 × 348.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.90x = 414,117.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,117.45/792.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.28

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