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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.73, 1,188.25 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.73, 1,188.25 and 403.02 is: 604.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.73 : 1,188.25 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.73/1,188.25 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.73x = 1,188.25 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.73x = 478,888.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,888.52/792.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.10

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