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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.22, 1,186.56 and 304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.22, 1,186.56 and 304.44 is: 456.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.22 : 1,186.56 = 304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.22/1,186.56 = 304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.22x = 1,186.56 × 304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.22x = 361,236.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,236.33/791.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.56

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