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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.25, 1,188.30 and 619.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.25, 1,188.30 and 619.08 is: 927.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.25 : 1,188.30 = 619.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.25/1,188.30 = 619.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.25x = 1,188.30 × 619.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.25x = 735,652.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,652.76/793.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.39

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