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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.97, 1,189.23 and 305.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.97, 1,189.23 and 305.91 is: 458.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.97 : 1,189.23 = 305.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.97/1,189.23 = 305.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.97x = 1,189.23 × 305.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.97x = 363,792.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,792.85/792.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.77

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