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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.51, 1,192.12 and 307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.51, 1,192.12 and 307.60 is: 461.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.51 : 1,192.12 = 307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.51/1,192.12 = 307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.51x = 1,192.12 × 307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.51x = 366,692.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,692.36/794.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.53

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