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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.78, 1,188.44 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.78, 1,188.44 and 305.44 is: 457.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.78 : 1,188.44 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.78/1,188.44 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.78x = 1,188.44 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.78x = 362,997.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,997.11/792.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.88

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