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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.32, 1,187.65 and 402.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.32, 1,187.65 and 402.62 is: 603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.32 : 1,187.65 = 402.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.32/1,187.65 = 402.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.32x = 1,187.65 × 402.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.32x = 478,164.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,164.70/792.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.50

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