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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.94, 1,187.95 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.94, 1,187.95 and 304.92 is: 457.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.94 : 1,187.95 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.94/1,187.95 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.94x = 1,187.95 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.94x = 362,229.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,229.71/791.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.40

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