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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.12, 1,188.14 and 272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.12, 1,188.14 and 272.12 is: 408.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.12 : 1,188.14 = 272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.12/1,188.14 = 272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.12x = 1,188.14 × 272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.12x = 323,316.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,316.66/792.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.17

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