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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.05, 1,190.93 and 520.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.05, 1,190.93 and 520.35 is: 781.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.05 : 1,190.93 = 520.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.05/1,190.93 = 520.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.05x = 1,190.93 × 520.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.05x = 619,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,697.82/793.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.41

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