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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.87, 1,189.53 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.87, 1,189.53 and 402.66 is: 604.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.87 : 1,189.53 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.87/1,189.53 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.87x = 1,189.53 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.87x = 478,976.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,976.15/792.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.10

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