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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.95, 1,189.33 and 272.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.95, 1,189.33 and 272.87 is: 409.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.95 : 1,189.33 = 272.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.95/1,189.33 = 272.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.95x = 1,189.33 × 272.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.95x = 324,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,532.48/792.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.27

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