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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.75, 1,188.69 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.75, 1,188.69 and 272.46 is: 408.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.75 : 1,188.69 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.75/1,188.69 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.75x = 1,188.69 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.75x = 323,870.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,870.48/792.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.54

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