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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.83, 1,190.75 and 507.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.83, 1,190.75 and 507.09 is: 760.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.83 : 1,190.75 = 507.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.83/1,190.75 = 507.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.83x = 1,190.75 × 507.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.83x = 603,814.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,814.88/793.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.64

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