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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.59, 1,189.97 and 360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.59, 1,189.97 and 360.44 is: 540.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.59 : 1,189.97 = 360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.59/1,189.97 = 360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.59x = 1,189.97 × 360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.59x = 428,912.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,912.79/793.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.47

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