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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.56, 1,190.52 and 360.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.56, 1,190.52 and 360.78 is: 541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.56 : 1,190.52 = 360.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.56/1,190.52 = 360.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.56x = 1,190.52 × 360.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.56x = 429,515.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,515.81/793.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.25

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