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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.82, 1,187.70 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.82, 1,187.70 and 304.74 is: 457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.82 : 1,187.70 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.82/1,187.70 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.82x = 1,187.70 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.82x = 361,939.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,939.70/791.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.10

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