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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.14, 1,189.91 and 382.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.14, 1,189.91 and 382.47 is: 573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.14 : 1,189.91 = 382.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.14/1,189.91 = 382.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.14x = 1,189.91 × 382.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.14x = 455,104.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,104.88/793.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.80

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