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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.30, 1,189.17 and 402.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.30, 1,189.17 and 402.57 is: 604.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.30 : 1,189.17 = 402.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.30/1,189.17 = 402.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.30x = 1,189.17 × 402.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.30x = 478,724.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,724.17/792.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.22

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