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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.45, 1,189.17 and 279.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.45, 1,189.17 and 279.45 is: 419.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.45 : 1,189.17 = 279.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.45/1,189.17 = 279.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.45x = 1,189.17 × 279.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.45x = 332,313.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,313.56/792.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.35

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