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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.88, 1,189.80 and 305.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.88, 1,189.80 and 305.98 is: 459.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.88 : 1,189.80 = 305.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.88/1,189.80 = 305.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.88x = 1,189.80 × 305.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.88x = 364,055.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,055.00/792.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.16

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