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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.45, 1,188.59 and 272.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.45, 1,188.59 and 272.37 is: 408.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.45 : 1,188.59 = 272.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.45/1,188.59 = 272.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.45x = 1,188.59 × 272.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.45x = 323,734.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,734.90/792.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.52

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