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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.26, 1,188.43 and 305.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.26, 1,188.43 and 305.31 is: 457.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.26 : 1,188.43 = 305.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.26/1,188.43 = 305.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.26x = 1,188.43 × 305.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.26x = 362,839.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,839.56/792.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.98

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