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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.18, 1,189.38 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.18, 1,189.38 and 360.04 is: 539.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.18 : 1,189.38 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.18/1,189.38 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.18x = 1,189.38 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.18x = 428,224.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,224.38/793.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.88

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