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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.31, 1,187.52 and 298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.31, 1,187.52 and 298.14 is: 447.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.31 : 1,187.52 = 298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.31/1,187.52 = 298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.31x = 1,187.52 × 298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.31x = 354,047.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,047.21/791.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.42

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