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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.32, 1,189.26 and 408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.32, 1,189.26 and 408.20 is: 611.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.32 : 1,189.26 = 408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.32/1,189.26 = 408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.32x = 1,189.26 × 408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.32x = 485,455.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,455.93/793.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.93

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