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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.82, 1,191.27 and 300.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.82, 1,191.27 and 300.64 is: 451.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.82 : 1,191.27 = 300.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.82/1,191.27 = 300.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.82x = 1,191.27 × 300.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.82x = 358,143.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,143.41/793.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.16

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