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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.22, 1,186.67 and 502.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.22, 1,186.67 and 502.22 is: 752.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.22 : 1,186.67 = 502.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.22/1,186.67 = 502.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.22x = 1,186.67 × 502.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.22x = 595,969.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,969.41/792.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.28

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