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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.04, 1,190.08 and 360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.04, 1,190.08 and 360.20 is: 540.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.04 : 1,190.08 = 360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.04/1,190.08 = 360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.04x = 1,190.08 × 360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.04x = 428,666.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,666.82/793.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.54

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