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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.56, 1,187.44 and 304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.56, 1,187.44 and 304.54 is: 456.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.56 : 1,187.44 = 304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.56/1,187.44 = 304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.56x = 1,187.44 × 304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.56x = 361,622.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,622.98/791.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.85

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