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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.88, 1,188.24 and 408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.88, 1,188.24 and 408.40 is: 612.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.88 : 1,188.24 = 408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.88/1,188.24 = 408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.88x = 1,188.24 × 408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.88x = 485,277.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,277.22/792.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.04

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