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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.65, 1,190.65 and 403.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.65, 1,190.65 and 403.71 is: 605.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.65 : 1,190.65 = 403.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.65/1,190.65 = 403.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.65x = 1,190.65 × 403.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.65x = 480,669.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,669.34/793.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.64

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