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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.17, 1,188.50 and 305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.17, 1,188.50 and 305.25 is: 457.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.17 : 1,188.50 = 305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.17/1,188.50 = 305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.17x = 1,188.50 × 305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.17x = 362,788.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,788.10/792.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.97

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