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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.66, 1,190.94 and 300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.66, 1,190.94 and 300.40 is: 450.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.66 : 1,190.94 = 300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.66/1,190.94 = 300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.66x = 1,190.94 × 300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.66x = 357,755.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,755.67/793.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.77

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