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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.98, 1,191.12 and 306.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.98, 1,191.12 and 306.98 is: 460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.98 : 1,191.12 = 306.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.98/1,191.12 = 306.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.98x = 1,191.12 × 306.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.98x = 365,650.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,650.02/793.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.53

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