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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.93, 1,191.09 and 306.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.93, 1,191.09 and 306.85 is: 460.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.93 : 1,191.09 = 306.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.93/1,191.09 = 306.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.93x = 1,191.09 × 306.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.93x = 365,480.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,480.01/793.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.35

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