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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.64, 1,192.14 and 301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.64, 1,192.14 and 301.26 is: 451.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.64 : 1,192.14 = 301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.64/1,192.14 = 301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.64x = 1,192.14 × 301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.64x = 359,144.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,144.10/794.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.96

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