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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.41, 1,188.30 and 463.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.41, 1,188.30 and 463.53 is: 694.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.41 : 1,188.30 = 463.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.41/1,188.30 = 463.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.41x = 1,188.30 × 463.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.41x = 550,812.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,812.70/793.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.23

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