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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.06, 1,190.43 and 648.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.06, 1,190.43 and 648.47 is: 973.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.06 : 1,190.43 = 648.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.06/1,190.43 = 648.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.06x = 1,190.43 × 648.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.06x = 771,961.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,961.12/793.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.40

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