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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.30, 1,187.73 and 305.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.30, 1,187.73 and 305.22 is: 457.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.30 : 1,187.73 = 305.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.30/1,187.73 = 305.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.30x = 1,187.73 × 305.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.30x = 362,518.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,518.95/792.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.55

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