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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.64, 1,189.20 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.64, 1,189.20 and 360.56 is: 540.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.64 : 1,189.20 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.64/1,189.20 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.64x = 1,189.20 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.64x = 428,777.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,777.95/793.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.27

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