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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.81, 1,189.73 and 382.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.81, 1,189.73 and 382.87 is: 573.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.81 : 1,189.73 = 382.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.81/1,189.73 = 382.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.81x = 1,189.73 × 382.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.81x = 455,510.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,510.01/793.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.83

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