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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.32, 1,189.68 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.32, 1,189.68 and 382.32 is: 573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.32 : 1,189.68 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.32/1,189.68 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.32x = 1,189.68 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.32x = 454,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,838.46/793.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.34

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