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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.27, 1,190.51 and 354.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.27, 1,190.51 and 354.35 is: 531.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.27 : 1,190.51 = 354.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.27/1,190.51 = 354.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.27x = 1,190.51 × 354.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.27x = 421,861.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,861.08/793.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.80

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