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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.76, 1,193.24 and 308.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.76, 1,193.24 and 308.56 is: 462.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.76 : 1,193.24 = 308.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.76/1,193.24 = 308.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.76x = 1,193.24 × 308.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.76x = 368,186.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,186.13/795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.68

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