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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.13, 1,189.15 and 403.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.13, 1,189.15 and 403.25 is: 604.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.13 : 1,189.15 = 403.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.13/1,189.15 = 403.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.13x = 1,189.15 × 403.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.13x = 479,517.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,517.78/793.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.59

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