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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.08, 1,190.01 and 408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.08, 1,190.01 and 408.30 is: 612.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.08 : 1,190.01 = 408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.08/1,190.01 = 408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.08x = 1,190.01 × 408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.08x = 485,881.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,881.08/793.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.65

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