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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.93, 1,189.23 and 272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.93, 1,189.23 and 272.96 is: 409.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.93 : 1,189.23 = 272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.93/1,189.23 = 272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.93x = 1,189.23 × 272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.93x = 324,612.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,612.22/792.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.38

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