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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.68, 1,183.83 and 769.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.68, 1,183.83 and 769.38 is: 1,147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.68 : 1,183.83 = 769.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.68/1,183.83 = 769.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.68x = 1,183.83 × 769.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.68x = 910,815.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,815.13/793.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.58

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