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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.60, 1,189.06 and 382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.60, 1,189.06 and 382.64 is: 573.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.60 : 1,189.06 = 382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.60/1,189.06 = 382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.60x = 1,189.06 × 382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.60x = 454,981.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,981.92/793.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.31

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