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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.51, 1,188.97 and 305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.51, 1,188.97 and 305.40 is: 458.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.51 : 1,188.97 = 305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.51/1,188.97 = 305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.51x = 1,188.97 × 305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.51x = 363,111.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,111.82/792.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.18

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