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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.70, 1,190.70 and 354.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.70, 1,190.70 and 354.78 is: 532.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.70 : 1,190.70 = 354.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.70/1,190.70 = 354.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.70x = 1,190.70 × 354.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.70x = 422,436.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,436.55/793.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.24

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