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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.92, 1,186.20 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.92, 1,186.20 and 303.96 is: 455.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.92 : 1,186.20 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.92/1,186.20 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.92x = 1,186.20 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.92x = 360,557.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,557.35/790.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.87

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