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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.13, 1,188.40 and 272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.13, 1,188.40 and 272.14 is: 408.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.13 : 1,188.40 = 272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.13/1,188.40 = 272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.13x = 1,188.40 × 272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.13x = 323,414.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,414.38/792.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.28

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