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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.76, 1,190.38 and 382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.76, 1,190.38 and 382.64 is: 573.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.76 : 1,190.38 = 382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.76/1,190.38 = 382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.76x = 1,190.38 × 382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.76x = 455,487.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,487.00/793.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.83

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