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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.23, 1,189.35 and 354.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.23, 1,189.35 and 354.47 is: 531.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.23 : 1,189.35 = 354.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.23/1,189.35 = 354.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.23x = 1,189.35 × 354.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.23x = 421,582.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,582.95/793.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.48

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