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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.70, 1,188.69 and 609.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.70, 1,188.69 and 609.68 is: 913.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.70 : 1,188.69 = 609.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.70/1,188.69 = 609.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.70x = 1,188.69 × 609.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.70x = 724,720.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,720.52/793.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.09

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