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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.72, 1,187.53 and 401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.72, 1,187.53 and 401.76 is: 601.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.72 : 1,187.53 = 401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.72/1,187.53 = 401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.72x = 1,187.53 × 401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.72x = 477,101.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,101.05/792.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.85

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