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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.37, 1,193.72 and 302.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.37, 1,193.72 and 302.55 is: 453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.37 : 1,193.72 = 302.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.37/1,193.72 = 302.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.37x = 1,193.72 × 302.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.37x = 361,158.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,158.47/796.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.51

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