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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.28, 1,188.58 and 402.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.28, 1,188.58 and 402.33 is: 603.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.28 : 1,188.58 = 402.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.28/1,188.58 = 402.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.28x = 1,188.58 × 402.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.28x = 478,199.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,199.43/792.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.58

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