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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.68, 1,189.02 and 272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.68, 1,189.02 and 272.64 is: 408.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.68 : 1,189.02 = 272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.68/1,189.02 = 272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.68x = 1,189.02 × 272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.68x = 324,174.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,174.41/792.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.96

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