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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.91, 1,187.60 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.91, 1,187.60 and 304.92 is: 457.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.91 : 1,187.60 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.91/1,187.60 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.91x = 1,187.60 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.91x = 362,121.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,121.47/791.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.28

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