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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.52, 1,190.13 and 299.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.52, 1,190.13 and 299.97 is: 449.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.52 : 1,190.13 = 299.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.52/1,190.13 = 299.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.52x = 1,190.13 × 299.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.52x = 356,997.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,997.35/793.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.89

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