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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.24, 1,188.32 and 272.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.24, 1,188.32 and 272.29 is: 408.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.24 : 1,188.32 = 272.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.24/1,188.32 = 272.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.24x = 1,188.32 × 272.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.24x = 323,564.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,564.34/792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.42

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