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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.68, 1,190.82 and 383.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.68, 1,190.82 and 383.10 is: 574.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.68 : 1,190.82 = 383.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.68/1,190.82 = 383.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.68x = 1,190.82 × 383.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.68x = 456,203.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,203.14/793.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.79

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