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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.58, 1,190.64 and 534.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.58, 1,190.64 and 534.07 is: 801.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.58 : 1,190.64 = 534.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.58/1,190.64 = 534.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.58x = 1,190.64 × 534.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.58x = 635,882.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,882.13/793.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.29

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