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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.33, 1,190.07 and 403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.33, 1,190.07 and 403.18 is: 604.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.33 : 1,190.07 = 403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.33/1,190.07 = 403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.33x = 1,190.07 × 403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.33x = 479,809.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,809.45/793.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.81

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