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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.78, 1,190.10 and 382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.78, 1,190.10 and 382.48 is: 573.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.78 : 1,190.10 = 382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.78/1,190.10 = 382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.78x = 1,190.10 × 382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.78x = 455,189.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,189.45/793.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.45

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