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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.17, 1,187.97 and 382.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.17, 1,187.97 and 382.61 is: 573.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.17 : 1,187.97 = 382.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.17/1,187.97 = 382.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.17x = 1,187.97 × 382.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.17x = 454,530.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,530.74/793.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.06

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