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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.26, 1,189.79 and 376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.26, 1,189.79 and 376.70 is: 564.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.26 : 1,189.79 = 376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.26/1,189.79 = 376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.26x = 1,189.79 × 376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.26x = 448,187.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,187.47/793.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.99

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