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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.88, 1,190.97 and 404.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.88, 1,190.97 and 404.09 is: 606.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.88 : 1,190.97 = 404.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.88/1,190.97 = 404.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.88x = 1,190.97 × 404.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.88x = 481,259.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,259.07/793.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.21

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