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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.44, 1,190.40 and 382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.44, 1,190.40 and 382.80 is: 574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.44 : 1,190.40 = 382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.44/1,190.40 = 382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.44x = 1,190.40 × 382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.44x = 455,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,685.12/793.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.32

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