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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.24, 1,187.97 and 272.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.24, 1,187.97 and 272.05 is: 407.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.24 : 1,187.97 = 272.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.24/1,187.97 = 272.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.24x = 1,187.97 × 272.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.24x = 323,183.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,183.25/792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.94

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