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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.32, 1,187.76 and 407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.32, 1,187.76 and 407.20 is: 610.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.32 : 1,187.76 = 407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.32/1,187.76 = 407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.32x = 1,187.76 × 407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.32x = 483,655.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,655.87/792.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.43

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