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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.81, 1,190.99 and 355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.81, 1,190.99 and 355.02 is: 532.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.81 : 1,190.99 = 355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.81/1,190.99 = 355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.81x = 1,190.99 × 355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.81x = 422,826.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,826.16/793.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.66

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