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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.82, 1,190.32 and 533.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.82, 1,190.32 and 533.81 is: 800.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.82 : 1,190.32 = 533.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.82/1,190.32 = 533.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.82x = 1,190.32 × 533.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.82x = 635,406.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,406.36/793.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.44

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