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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.55, 1,190.88 and 534.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.55, 1,190.88 and 534.05 is: 801.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.55 : 1,190.88 = 534.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.55/1,190.88 = 534.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.55x = 1,190.88 × 534.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.55x = 635,983.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,983.51/793.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.44

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