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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.87, 1,190.81 and 360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.87, 1,190.81 and 360.52 is: 540.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.87 : 1,190.81 = 360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.87/1,190.81 = 360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.87x = 1,190.81 × 360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.87x = 429,310.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,310.82/793.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.78

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