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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.19, 1,188.88 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.19, 1,188.88 and 359.44 is: 538.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.19 : 1,188.88 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.19/1,188.88 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.19x = 1,188.88 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.19x = 427,327.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,327.16/793.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.74

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