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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.43, 1,190.43 and 354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.43, 1,190.43 and 354.64 is: 532.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.43 : 1,190.43 = 354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.43/1,190.43 = 354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.43x = 1,190.43 × 354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.43x = 422,178.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,178.56/793.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.09

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