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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.18, 1,189.05 and 306.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.18, 1,189.05 and 306.11 is: 458.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.18 : 1,189.05 = 306.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.18/1,189.05 = 306.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.18x = 1,189.05 × 306.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.18x = 363,980.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,980.10/793.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.89

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