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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.20, 1,190.10 and 382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.20, 1,190.10 and 382.70 is: 574.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.20 : 1,190.10 = 382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.20/1,190.10 = 382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.20x = 1,190.10 × 382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.20x = 455,445.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,445.32/793.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.19

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