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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.72, 1,188.92 and 503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.72, 1,188.92 and 503.72 is: 754.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.72 : 1,188.92 = 503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.72/1,188.92 = 503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.72x = 1,188.92 × 503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.72x = 598,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,882.78/793.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.53

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