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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.82, 1,188.99 and 305.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.82, 1,188.99 and 305.78 is: 458.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.82 : 1,188.99 = 305.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.82/1,188.99 = 305.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.82x = 1,188.99 × 305.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.82x = 363,569.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,569.36/792.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.58

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