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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.78, 1,190.91 and 409.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.78, 1,190.91 and 409.30 is: 614.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.78 : 1,190.91 = 409.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.78/1,190.91 = 409.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.78x = 1,190.91 × 409.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.78x = 487,439.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,439.46/793.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.07

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