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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.25, 1,189.11 and 403.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.25, 1,189.11 and 403.07 is: 604.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.25 : 1,189.11 = 403.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.25/1,189.11 = 403.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.25x = 1,189.11 × 403.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.25x = 479,294.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,294.57/793.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.22

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