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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.18, 1,190.88 and 300.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.18, 1,190.88 and 300.57 is: 450.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.18 : 1,190.88 = 300.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.18/1,190.88 = 300.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.18x = 1,190.88 × 300.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.18x = 357,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,942.80/794.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.71

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