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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.32, 1,188.90 and 305.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.32, 1,188.90 and 305.72 is: 458.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.32 : 1,188.90 = 305.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.32/1,188.90 = 305.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.32x = 1,188.90 × 305.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.32x = 363,470.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,470.51/792.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.74

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