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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794, 1,191 and 383.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794, 1,191 and 383.48 is: 575.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794 : 1,191 = 383.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794/1,191 = 383.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794x = 1,191 × 383.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794x = 456,724.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,724.68/794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.22

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