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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.32, 1,189.83 and 354.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.32, 1,189.83 and 354.45 is: 531.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.32 : 1,189.83 = 354.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.32/1,189.83 = 354.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.32x = 1,189.83 × 354.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.32x = 421,735.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,735.24/793.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.61

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