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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.24, 1,190.63 and 382.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.24, 1,190.63 and 382.67 is: 574.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.24 : 1,190.63 = 382.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.24/1,190.63 = 382.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.24x = 1,190.63 × 382.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.24x = 455,617.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,617.42/793.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.37

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