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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.79, 1,188.52 and 408.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.79, 1,188.52 and 408.23 is: 611.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.79 : 1,188.52 = 408.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.79/1,188.52 = 408.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.79x = 1,188.52 × 408.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.79x = 485,189.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,189.52/793.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.23

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