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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.36, 1,190.28 and 382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.36, 1,190.28 and 382.52 is: 573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.36 : 1,190.28 = 382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.36/1,190.28 = 382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.36x = 1,190.28 × 382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.36x = 455,305.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,305.91/793.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.90

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