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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.92, 1,191.78 and 308.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.92, 1,191.78 and 308.38 is: 462.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.92 : 1,191.78 = 308.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.92/1,191.78 = 308.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.92x = 1,191.78 × 308.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.92x = 367,521.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,521.12/794.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.34

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