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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.05, 1,188.54 and 305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.05, 1,188.54 and 305.10 is: 457.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.05 : 1,188.54 = 305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.05/1,188.54 = 305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.05x = 1,188.54 × 305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.05x = 362,623.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,623.55/792.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.83

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