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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.38, 1,188.41 and 305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.38, 1,188.41 and 305.32 is: 457.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.38 : 1,188.41 = 305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.38/1,188.41 = 305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.38x = 1,188.41 × 305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.38x = 362,845.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,845.34/792.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.92

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