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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.45, 1,188.51 and 503.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.45, 1,188.51 and 503.47 is: 754.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.45 : 1,188.51 = 503.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.45/1,188.51 = 503.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.45x = 1,188.51 × 503.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.45x = 598,379.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,379.13/793.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.15

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