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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.56, 1,187.64 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.56, 1,187.64 and 304.64 is: 457.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.56 : 1,187.64 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.56/1,187.64 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.56x = 1,187.64 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.56x = 361,802.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,802.65/791.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.08

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