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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.96, 1,189.23 and 353.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.96, 1,189.23 and 353.97 is: 530.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.96 : 1,189.23 = 353.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.96/1,189.23 = 353.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.96x = 1,189.23 × 353.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.96x = 420,951.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,951.74/792.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.86

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