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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.22, 1,191.34 and 307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.22, 1,191.34 and 307.20 is: 460.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.22 : 1,191.34 = 307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.22/1,191.34 = 307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.22x = 1,191.34 × 307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.22x = 365,979.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,979.65/794.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.80

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