Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.12, 1,188.30 and 279
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 792.12, 1,188.30 and 279 is: 418.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792.12 : 1,188.30 = 279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792.12/1,188.30 = 279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792.12x = 1,188.30 × 279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792.12x = 331,535.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,535.70/792.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418.54
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