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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.47, 1,190.17 and 381.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.47, 1,190.17 and 381.39 is: 572.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.47 : 1,190.17 = 381.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.47/1,190.17 = 381.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.47x = 1,190.17 × 381.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.47x = 453,918.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,918.94/793.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.07

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