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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.53, 1,190.54 and 355.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.53, 1,190.54 and 355.15 is: 532.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.53 : 1,190.54 = 355.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.53/1,190.54 = 355.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.53x = 1,190.54 × 355.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.53x = 422,821.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,821.66/793.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.83

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