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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.51, 1,188.90 and 272.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.51, 1,188.90 and 272.57 is: 408.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.51 : 1,188.90 = 272.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.51/1,188.90 = 272.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.51x = 1,188.90 × 272.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.51x = 324,053.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,053.21/792.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.89

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