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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.03, 1,190.34 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.03, 1,190.34 and 403.52 is: 604.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.03 : 1,190.34 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.03/1,190.34 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.03x = 1,190.34 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.03x = 480,320.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,320.05/794.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.92

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