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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.94, 1,189.54 and 354.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.94, 1,189.54 and 354.34 is: 531.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.94 : 1,189.54 = 354.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.94/1,189.54 = 354.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.94x = 1,189.54 × 354.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.94x = 421,501.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,501.60/792.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.57

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