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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.71, 1,190.97 and 307.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.71, 1,190.97 and 307.13 is: 460.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.71 : 1,190.97 = 307.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.71/1,190.97 = 307.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.71x = 1,190.97 × 307.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.71x = 365,776.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,776.66/793.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.84

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