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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795, 1,191.74 and 307.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795, 1,191.74 and 307.94 is: 461.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795 : 1,191.74 = 307.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795/1,191.74 = 307.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795x = 1,191.74 × 307.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795x = 366,984.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,984.42/795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.62

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