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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.36, 1,187.88 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.36, 1,187.88 and 304.92 is: 457.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.36 : 1,187.88 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.36/1,187.88 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.36x = 1,187.88 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.36x = 362,208.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,208.37/792.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.13

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