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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.69, 1,188.74 and 383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.69, 1,188.74 and 383.13 is: 573.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.69 : 1,188.74 = 383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.69/1,188.74 = 383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.69x = 1,188.74 × 383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.69x = 455,441.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,441.96/793.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.83

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