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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.49, 1,190.03 and 533.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.49, 1,190.03 and 533.34 is: 799.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.49 : 1,190.03 = 533.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.49/1,190.03 = 533.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.49x = 1,190.03 × 533.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.49x = 634,687.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,687.93/793.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.87

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