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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.68, 1,188.44 and 272.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.68, 1,188.44 and 272.36 is: 408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.68 : 1,188.44 = 272.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.68/1,188.44 = 272.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.68x = 1,188.44 × 272.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.68x = 323,683.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,683.52/792.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.34

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