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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.22, 1,189.37 and 305.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.22, 1,189.37 and 305.86 is: 458.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.22 : 1,189.37 = 305.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.22/1,189.37 = 305.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.22x = 1,189.37 × 305.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.22x = 363,780.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,780.71/793.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.61

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