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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.40, 1,188.68 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.40, 1,188.68 and 359.64 is: 538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.40 : 1,188.68 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.40/1,188.68 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.40x = 1,188.68 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.40x = 427,495.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,495.08/793.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.82

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