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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.01, 1,190.01 and 382.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.01, 1,190.01 and 382.57 is: 574.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.01 : 1,190.01 = 382.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.01/1,190.01 = 382.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.01x = 1,190.01 × 382.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.01x = 455,256.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,256.18/793.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.09

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