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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.56, 1,189.86 and 536.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.56, 1,189.86 and 536.28 is: 804.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.56 : 1,189.86 = 536.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.56/1,189.86 = 536.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.56x = 1,189.86 × 536.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.56x = 638,098.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,098.12/793.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.10

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