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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.05, 1,188.68 and 298.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.05, 1,188.68 and 298.89 is: 448.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.05 : 1,188.68 = 298.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.05/1,188.68 = 298.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.05x = 1,188.68 × 298.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.05x = 355,283.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,283.07/792.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.56

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