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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.61, 1,188.79 and 305.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.61, 1,188.79 and 305.59 is: 458.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.61 : 1,188.79 = 305.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.61/1,188.79 = 305.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.61x = 1,188.79 × 305.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.61x = 363,282.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,282.34/792.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.34

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