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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.27, 1,186.18 and 303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.27, 1,186.18 and 303.95 is: 455.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.27 : 1,186.18 = 303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.27/1,186.18 = 303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.27x = 1,186.18 × 303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.27x = 360,541.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,541.62/791.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.65

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