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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.80, 1,186.24 and 303.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.80, 1,186.24 and 303.78 is: 455.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.80 : 1,186.24 = 303.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.80/1,186.24 = 303.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.80x = 1,186.24 × 303.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.80x = 360,355.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,355.99/790.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.69

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