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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.04, 1,186.74 and 304.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.04, 1,186.74 and 304.12 is: 456.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.04 : 1,186.74 = 304.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.04/1,186.74 = 304.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.04x = 1,186.74 × 304.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.04x = 360,911.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,911.37/791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.25

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