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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.32, 1,191.78 and 307.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.32, 1,191.78 and 307.71 is: 461.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.32 : 1,191.78 = 307.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.32/1,191.78 = 307.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.32x = 1,191.78 × 307.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.32x = 366,722.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,722.62/794.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.68

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