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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.11, 1,188.04 and 305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.11, 1,188.04 and 305.10 is: 457.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.11 : 1,188.04 = 305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.11/1,188.04 = 305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.11x = 1,188.04 × 305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.11x = 362,465.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,465.06/792.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.60

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