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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.69, 1,188.26 and 298.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.69, 1,188.26 and 298.95 is: 448.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.69 : 1,188.26 = 298.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.69/1,188.26 = 298.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.69x = 1,188.26 × 298.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.69x = 355,230.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,230.33/792.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.13

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