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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.62, 1,189.01 and 305.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.62, 1,189.01 and 305.87 is: 458.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.62 : 1,189.01 = 305.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.62/1,189.01 = 305.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.62x = 1,189.01 × 305.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.62x = 363,675.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,675.01/792.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.83

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