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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.76, 1,187.82 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.76, 1,187.82 and 298.32 is: 447.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.76 : 1,187.82 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.76/1,187.82 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.76x = 1,187.82 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.76x = 354,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,350.46/791.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.55

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