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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.90, 1,191.13 and 355.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.90, 1,191.13 and 355.11 is: 532.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.90 : 1,191.13 = 355.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.90/1,191.13 = 355.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.90x = 1,191.13 × 355.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.90x = 422,981.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,981.29/793.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.79

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