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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.91, 1,191.63 and 383.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.91, 1,191.63 and 383.33 is: 575.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.91 : 1,191.63 = 383.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.91/1,191.63 = 383.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.91x = 1,191.63 × 383.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.91x = 456,786.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,786.09/793.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.37

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