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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.76, 1,191.74 and 307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.76, 1,191.74 and 307.56 is: 461.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.76 : 1,191.74 = 307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.76/1,191.74 = 307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.76x = 1,191.74 × 307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.76x = 366,531.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,531.55/794.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.19

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