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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.19, 1,189.49 and 381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.19, 1,189.49 and 381.51 is: 572.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.19 : 1,189.49 = 381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.19/1,189.49 = 381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.19x = 1,189.49 × 381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.19x = 453,800.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,800.42/793.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.12

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