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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.58, 1,188.72 and 305.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.58, 1,188.72 and 305.57 is: 458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.58 : 1,188.72 = 305.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.58/1,188.72 = 305.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.58x = 1,188.72 × 305.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.58x = 363,237.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,237.17/792.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.30

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