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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.12, 1,186.75 and 304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.12, 1,186.75 and 304.36 is: 456.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.12 : 1,186.75 = 304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.12/1,186.75 = 304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.12x = 1,186.75 × 304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.12x = 361,196.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,196.64/791.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.57

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