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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.90, 1,188.90 and 402.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.90, 1,188.90 and 402.78 is: 603.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.90 : 1,188.90 = 402.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.90/1,188.90 = 402.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.90x = 1,188.90 × 402.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.90x = 478,865.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,865.14/792.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.94

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