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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.65, 1,190.85 and 354.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.65, 1,190.85 and 354.99 is: 532.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.65 : 1,190.85 = 354.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.65/1,190.85 = 354.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.65x = 1,190.85 × 354.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.65x = 422,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,739.84/793.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.65

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