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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.17, 1,190.47 and 403.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.17, 1,190.47 and 403.43 is: 605.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.17 : 1,190.47 = 403.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.17/1,190.47 = 403.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.17x = 1,190.47 × 403.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.17x = 480,272.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,272.94/793.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.51

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