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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.68, 1,190.13 and 300.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.68, 1,190.13 and 300.07 is: 449.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.68 : 1,190.13 = 300.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.68/1,190.13 = 300.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.68x = 1,190.13 × 300.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.68x = 357,122.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,122.31/793.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.96

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