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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.02, 1,190.23 and 377.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.02, 1,190.23 and 377.06 is: 565.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.02 : 1,190.23 = 377.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.02/1,190.23 = 377.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.02x = 1,190.23 × 377.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.02x = 448,787.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,787.93/793.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.92

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