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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.63, 1,187.50 and 304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.63, 1,187.50 and 304.68 is: 457.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.63 : 1,187.50 = 304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.63/1,187.50 = 304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.63x = 1,187.50 × 304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.63x = 361,811.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,811.19/791.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.04

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