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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.88, 1,187.92 and 305.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.88, 1,187.92 and 305.07 is: 457.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.88 : 1,187.92 = 305.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.88/1,187.92 = 305.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.88x = 1,187.92 × 305.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.88x = 362,399.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,399.14/791.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.64

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