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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.99, 1,189.49 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.99, 1,189.49 and 360.18 is: 540.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.99 : 1,189.49 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.99/1,189.49 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.99x = 1,189.49 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.99x = 428,428.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,428.71/792.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.27

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