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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.02, 1,190.07 and 306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.02, 1,190.07 and 306.76 is: 459.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.02 : 1,190.07 = 306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.02/1,190.07 = 306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.02x = 1,190.07 × 306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.02x = 365,065.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,065.87/794.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.77

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