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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.92, 1,190.16 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.92, 1,190.16 and 360.48 is: 540.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.92 : 1,190.16 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.92/1,190.16 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.92x = 1,190.16 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.92x = 429,028.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,028.88/793.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.39

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