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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.58, 1,189.23 and 402.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.58, 1,189.23 and 402.38 is: 603.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.58 : 1,189.23 = 402.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.58/1,189.23 = 402.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.58x = 1,189.23 × 402.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.58x = 478,522.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,522.37/792.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.75

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