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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.39, 1,188.92 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.39, 1,188.92 and 272.46 is: 408.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.39 : 1,188.92 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.39/1,188.92 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.39x = 1,188.92 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.39x = 323,933.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,933.14/792.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.81

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