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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.84, 1,192.29 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.84, 1,192.29 and 301.20 is: 451.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.84 : 1,192.29 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.84/1,192.29 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.84x = 1,192.29 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.84x = 359,116.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,116.37/794.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.81

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