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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.88, 1,187.82 and 304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.88, 1,187.82 and 304.68 is: 457.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.88 : 1,187.82 = 304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.88/1,187.82 = 304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.88x = 1,187.82 × 304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.88x = 361,905.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,905.00/791.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.02

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