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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.14, 1,187.79 and 278.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.14, 1,187.79 and 278.78 is: 418.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.14 : 1,187.79 = 278.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.14/1,187.79 = 278.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.14x = 1,187.79 × 278.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.14x = 331,132.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,132.10/792.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.02

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