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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.53, 1,190.29 and 354.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.53, 1,190.29 and 354.67 is: 531.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.53 : 1,190.29 = 354.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.53/1,190.29 = 354.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.53x = 1,190.29 × 354.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.53x = 422,152.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,152.43/793.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.99

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