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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.40, 1,190.70 and 679.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.40, 1,190.70 and 679.19 is: 1,019.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.40 : 1,190.70 = 679.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.40/1,190.70 = 679.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.40x = 1,190.70 × 679.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.40x = 808,705.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,705.58/793.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.30

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