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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.13, 1,187.75 and 271.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.13, 1,187.75 and 271.84 is: 407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.13 : 1,187.75 = 271.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.13/1,187.75 = 271.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.13x = 1,187.75 × 271.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.13x = 322,872.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,872.02/792.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.60

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