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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.06, 1,188.60 and 382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.06, 1,188.60 and 382.12 is: 572.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.06 : 1,188.60 = 382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.06/1,188.60 = 382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.06x = 1,188.60 × 382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.06x = 454,187.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,187.83/793.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.70

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