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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.35, 1,189.92 and 306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.35, 1,189.92 and 306.15 is: 459.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.35 : 1,189.92 = 306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.35/1,189.92 = 306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.35x = 1,189.92 × 306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.35x = 364,294.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,294.01/793.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.18

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