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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.89, 1,191.30 and 355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.89, 1,191.30 and 355.10 is: 532.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.89 : 1,191.30 = 355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.89/1,191.30 = 355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.89x = 1,191.30 × 355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.89x = 423,024.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,024.67/793.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.85

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