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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.91, 1,190.57 and 306.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.91, 1,190.57 and 306.70 is: 459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.91 : 1,190.57 = 306.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.91/1,190.57 = 306.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.91x = 1,190.57 × 306.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.91x = 365,143.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,143.31/793.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.93

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