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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.43, 1,187.93 and 305.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.43, 1,187.93 and 305.36 is: 457.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.43 : 1,187.93 = 305.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.43/1,187.93 = 305.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.43x = 1,187.93 × 305.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.43x = 362,747.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,747.75/792.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.77

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