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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.76, 1,188.24 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.76, 1,188.24 and 304.92 is: 457.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.76 : 1,188.24 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.76/1,188.24 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.76x = 1,188.24 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.76x = 362,318.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,318.14/791.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.61

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