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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.28, 1,189.14 and 402.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.28, 1,189.14 and 402.56 is: 604.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.28 : 1,189.14 = 402.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.28/1,189.14 = 402.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.28x = 1,189.14 × 402.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.28x = 478,700.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,700.20/792.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.21

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