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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.94, 1,189.95 and 360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.94, 1,189.95 and 360.40 is: 540.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.94 : 1,189.95 = 360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.94/1,189.95 = 360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.94x = 1,189.95 × 360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.94x = 428,857.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,857.98/792.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.85

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