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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.16, 1,189.85 and 382.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.16, 1,189.85 and 382.22 is: 573.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.16 : 1,189.85 = 382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.16/1,189.85 = 382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.16x = 1,189.85 × 382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.16x = 454,776.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,776.61/793.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.38

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