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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.67, 1,190.66 and 383.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.67, 1,190.66 and 383.09 is: 574.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.67 : 1,190.66 = 383.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.67/1,190.66 = 383.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.67x = 1,190.66 × 383.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.67x = 456,122.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,122.07/793.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.70

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