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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.52, 1,190.64 and 409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.52, 1,190.64 and 409.04 is: 613.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.52 : 1,190.64 = 409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.52/1,190.64 = 409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.52x = 1,190.64 × 409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.52x = 487,019.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,019.39/793.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.75

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