Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.80, 1,190.93 and 349.11
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 793.80, 1,190.93 and 349.11 is: 523.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
793.80 : 1,190.93 = 349.11 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
793.80/1,190.93 = 349.11/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
793.80x = 1,190.93 × 349.11 - Step 4: Simplify right side
793.80x = 415,763.83 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,763.83/793.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523.76
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