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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.24, 1,188.53 and 305.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.24, 1,188.53 and 305.43 is: 458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.24 : 1,188.53 = 305.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.24/1,188.53 = 305.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.24x = 1,188.53 × 305.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.24x = 363,011.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,011.19/792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.21

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