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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.11, 1,189.54 and 306.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.11, 1,189.54 and 306.10 is: 459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.11 : 1,189.54 = 306.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.11/1,189.54 = 306.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.11x = 1,189.54 × 306.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.11x = 364,112.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,112.25/793.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.10

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