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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.82, 1,189.88 and 300.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.82, 1,189.88 and 300.01 is: 449.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.82 : 1,189.88 = 300.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.82/1,189.88 = 300.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.82x = 1,189.88 × 300.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.82x = 356,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,975.90/793.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.69

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