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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.98, 1,191.57 and 307.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.98, 1,191.57 and 307.54 is: 460.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.98 : 1,191.57 = 307.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.98/1,191.57 = 307.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.98x = 1,191.57 × 307.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.98x = 366,455.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,455.44/794.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.96

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