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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.97, 1,192.56 and 301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.97, 1,192.56 and 301.55 is: 452.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.97 : 1,192.56 = 301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.97/1,192.56 = 301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.97x = 1,192.56 × 301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.97x = 359,616.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,616.47/794.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.36

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