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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.72, 1,188.62 and 305.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.72, 1,188.62 and 305.36 is: 457.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.72 : 1,188.62 = 305.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.72/1,188.62 = 305.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.72x = 1,188.62 × 305.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.72x = 362,957.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,957.00/792.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.86

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