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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.54, 1,191.94 and 307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.54, 1,191.94 and 307.56 is: 461.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.54 : 1,191.94 = 307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.54/1,191.94 = 307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.54x = 1,191.94 × 307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.54x = 366,593.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,593.07/794.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.39

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