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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.84, 1,189.52 and 355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.84, 1,189.52 and 355.02 is: 531.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.84 : 1,189.52 = 355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.84/1,189.52 = 355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.84x = 1,189.52 × 355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.84x = 422,297.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,297.44/793.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.97

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