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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.00, 1,190.90 and 383.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.00, 1,190.90 and 383.03 is: 574.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.00 : 1,190.90 = 383.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.00/1,190.90 = 383.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.00x = 1,190.90 × 383.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.00x = 456,149.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,149.90/794.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.49

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