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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.39, 1,187.10 and 304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.39, 1,187.10 and 304.18 is: 456.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.39 : 1,187.10 = 304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.39/1,187.10 = 304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.39x = 1,187.10 × 304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.39x = 361,089.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,089.11/791.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.27

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