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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.09, 1,189.89 and 382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.09, 1,189.89 and 382.25 is: 573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.09 : 1,189.89 = 382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.09/1,189.89 = 382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.09x = 1,189.89 × 382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.09x = 454,836.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,836.99/793.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.50

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