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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.31, 1,188.89 and 407.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.31, 1,188.89 and 407.56 is: 611.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.31 : 1,188.89 = 407.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.31/1,188.89 = 407.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.31x = 1,188.89 × 407.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.31x = 484,544.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,544.01/792.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.56

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