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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.26, 1,189.20 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.26, 1,189.20 and 305.96 is: 458.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.26 : 1,189.20 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.26/1,189.20 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.26x = 1,189.20 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.26x = 363,847.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,847.63/793.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.67

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