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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.08, 1,188.84 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.08, 1,188.84 and 408 is: 611.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.08 : 1,188.84 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.08/1,188.84 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.08x = 1,188.84 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.08x = 485,046.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,046.72/793.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.60

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