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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.40, 1,189.92 and 403.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.40, 1,189.92 and 403.15 is: 604.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.40 : 1,189.92 = 403.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.40/1,189.92 = 403.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.40x = 1,189.92 × 403.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.40x = 479,716.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,716.25/793.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.63

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