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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.28, 1,190.08 and 504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.28, 1,190.08 and 504.96 is: 757.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.28 : 1,190.08 = 504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.28/1,190.08 = 504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.28x = 1,190.08 × 504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.28x = 600,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,942.80/793.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.54

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