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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.87, 1,189.96 and 382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.87, 1,189.96 and 382.52 is: 573.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.87 : 1,189.96 = 382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.87/1,189.96 = 382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.87x = 1,189.96 × 382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.87x = 455,185.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,185.52/793.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.38

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