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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.38, 1,191.60 and 300.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.38, 1,191.60 and 300.73 is: 451.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.38 : 1,191.60 = 300.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.38/1,191.60 = 300.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.38x = 1,191.60 × 300.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.38x = 358,349.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,349.87/794.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.11

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