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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.32, 1,188.63 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.32, 1,188.63 and 402.48 is: 603.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.32 : 1,188.63 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.32/1,188.63 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.32x = 1,188.63 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.32x = 478,399.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,399.80/792.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.80

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