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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.33, 1,190.09 and 299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.33, 1,190.09 and 299.70 is: 449.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.33 : 1,190.09 = 299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.33/1,190.09 = 299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.33x = 1,190.09 × 299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.33x = 356,670.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,670.72/793.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.59

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