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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.53, 1,188.46 and 272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.53, 1,188.46 and 272.40 is: 408.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.53 : 1,188.46 = 272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.53/1,188.46 = 272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.53x = 1,188.46 × 272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.53x = 323,730.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,730.86/792.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.48

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