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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.40, 1,188.42 and 402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.40, 1,188.42 and 402.16 is: 603.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.40 : 1,188.42 = 402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.40/1,188.42 = 402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.40x = 1,188.42 × 402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.40x = 477,934.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,934.99/792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.15

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