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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.86, 1,187.84 and 304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.86, 1,187.84 and 304.94 is: 457.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.86 : 1,187.84 = 304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.86/1,187.84 = 304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.86x = 1,187.84 × 304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.86x = 362,219.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,219.93/791.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.43

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