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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.68, 1,187.87 and 305.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.68, 1,187.87 and 305.15 is: 457.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.68 : 1,187.87 = 305.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.68/1,187.87 = 305.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.68x = 1,187.87 × 305.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.68x = 362,471.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,471.07/792.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.28

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