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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.86, 1,186.34 and 303.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.86, 1,186.34 and 303.94 is: 455.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.86 : 1,186.34 = 303.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.86/1,186.34 = 303.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.86x = 1,186.34 × 303.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.86x = 360,576.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,576.18/790.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.93

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