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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792, 1,188.42 and 407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792, 1,188.42 and 407.28 is: 611.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792 : 1,188.42 = 407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792/1,188.42 = 407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792x = 1,188.42 × 407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792x = 484,019.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,019.70/792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.14

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