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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.57, 1,190.81 and 533.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.57, 1,190.81 and 533.70 is: 800.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.57 : 1,190.81 = 533.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.57/1,190.81 = 533.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.57x = 1,190.81 × 533.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.57x = 635,526.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,526.67/793.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.85

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