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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.12, 1,186.07 and 303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.12, 1,186.07 and 303.90 is: 455.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.12 : 1,186.07 = 303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.12/1,186.07 = 303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.12x = 1,186.07 × 303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.12x = 360,445.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,445.15/791.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.62

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