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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.56, 1,192.29 and 308.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.56, 1,192.29 and 308.02 is: 462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.56 : 1,192.29 = 308.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.56/1,192.29 = 308.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.56x = 1,192.29 × 308.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.56x = 367,249.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,249.17/794.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.20

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