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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.23, 1,188.63 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.23, 1,188.63 and 305.16 is: 457.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.23 : 1,188.63 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.23/1,188.63 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.23x = 1,188.63 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.23x = 362,722.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,722.33/792.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.85

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