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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.83, 1,190.94 and 306.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.83, 1,190.94 and 306.71 is: 460.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.83 : 1,190.94 = 306.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.83/1,190.94 = 306.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.83x = 1,190.94 × 306.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.83x = 365,267.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,267.25/793.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.13

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