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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.38, 1,189.61 and 402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.38, 1,189.61 and 402.90 is: 604.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.38 : 1,189.61 = 402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.38/1,189.61 = 402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.38x = 1,189.61 × 402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.38x = 479,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,291.85/793.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.11

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