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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.32, 1,187.20 and 503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.32, 1,187.20 and 503.52 is: 754.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.32 : 1,187.20 = 503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.32/1,187.20 = 503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.32x = 1,187.20 × 503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.32x = 597,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,778.94/792.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.47

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