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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.86, 1,185.94 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.86, 1,185.94 and 303.75 is: 455.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.86 : 1,185.94 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.86/1,185.94 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.86x = 1,185.94 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.86x = 360,229.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,229.65/790.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.49

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