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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.84, 1,190.32 and 382.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.84, 1,190.32 and 382.42 is: 573.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.84 : 1,190.32 = 382.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.84/1,190.32 = 382.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.84x = 1,190.32 × 382.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.84x = 455,202.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,202.17/793.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.42

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