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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.59, 1,189.28 and 305.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.59, 1,189.28 and 305.98 is: 459.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.59 : 1,189.28 = 305.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.59/1,189.28 = 305.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.59x = 1,189.28 × 305.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.59x = 363,893.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,893.69/792.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.12

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