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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.69, 1,191.07 and 477.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.69, 1,191.07 and 477.34 is: 716.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.69 : 1,191.07 = 477.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.69/1,191.07 = 477.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.69x = 1,191.07 × 477.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.69x = 568,542.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,542.97/793.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.33

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