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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.40, 1,188.80 and 402.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.40, 1,188.80 and 402.26 is: 603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.40 : 1,188.80 = 402.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.40/1,188.80 = 402.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.40x = 1,188.80 × 402.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.40x = 478,206.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,206.69/792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.50

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