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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.74, 1,186.28 and 303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.74, 1,186.28 and 303.93 is: 455.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.74 : 1,186.28 = 303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.74/1,186.28 = 303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.74x = 1,186.28 × 303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.74x = 360,544.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,544.56/790.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.96

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