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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.20, 1,190.37 and 300.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.20, 1,190.37 and 300.06 is: 450.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.20 : 1,190.37 = 300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.20/1,190.37 = 300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.20x = 1,190.37 × 300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.20x = 357,182.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,182.42/793.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.31

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