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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.60, 1,190.40 and 534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.60, 1,190.40 and 534.40 is: 801.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.60 : 1,190.40 = 534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.60/1,190.40 = 534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.60x = 1,190.40 × 534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.60x = 636,149.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,149.76/793.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.60

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