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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.34, 1,189.94 and 354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.34, 1,189.94 and 354.62 is: 531.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.34 : 1,189.94 = 354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.34/1,189.94 = 354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.34x = 1,189.94 × 354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.34x = 421,976.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,976.52/793.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.90

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