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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.51, 1,189.58 and 306.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.51, 1,189.58 and 306.23 is: 459.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.51 : 1,189.58 = 306.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.51/1,189.58 = 306.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.51x = 1,189.58 × 306.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.51x = 364,277.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,277.60/793.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.07

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