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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.23, 1,188.49 and 272.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.23, 1,188.49 and 272.21 is: 408.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.23 : 1,188.49 = 272.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.23/1,188.49 = 272.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.23x = 1,188.49 × 272.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.23x = 323,518.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,518.86/792.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.36

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