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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.45, 1,188.52 and 272.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.45, 1,188.52 and 272.41 is: 408.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.45 : 1,188.52 = 272.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.45/1,188.52 = 272.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.45x = 1,188.52 × 272.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.45x = 323,761.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,761.08/792.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.56

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