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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.61, 1,189.10 and 272.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.61, 1,189.10 and 272.59 is: 408.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.61 : 1,189.10 = 272.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.61/1,189.10 = 272.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.61x = 1,189.10 × 272.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.61x = 324,135.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,135.41/792.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.95

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