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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.10, 1,191.60 and 307.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.10, 1,191.60 and 307.19 is: 460.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.10 : 1,191.60 = 307.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.10/1,191.60 = 307.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.10x = 1,191.60 × 307.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.10x = 366,041.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,041.65/794.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.95

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