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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.36, 1,187.24 and 304.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.36, 1,187.24 and 304.45 is: 456.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.36 : 1,187.24 = 304.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.36/1,187.24 = 304.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.36x = 1,187.24 × 304.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.36x = 361,447.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,447.76/791.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.75

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