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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.59, 1,188.95 and 402.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.59, 1,188.95 and 402.03 is: 603.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.59 : 1,188.95 = 402.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.59/1,188.95 = 402.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.59x = 1,188.95 × 402.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.59x = 477,991.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,991.56/792.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.08

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