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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.08, 1,191.22 and 307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.08, 1,191.22 and 307.56 is: 461.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.08 : 1,191.22 = 307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.08/1,191.22 = 307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.08x = 1,191.22 × 307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.08x = 366,371.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,371.62/794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.38

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