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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.93, 1,189.53 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.93, 1,189.53 and 348.60 is: 522.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.93 : 1,189.53 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.93/1,189.53 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.93x = 1,189.53 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.93x = 414,670.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,670.16/792.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.96

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