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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.01, 1,190.86 and 361.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.01, 1,190.86 and 361.06 is: 541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.01 : 1,190.86 = 361.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.01/1,190.86 = 361.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.01x = 1,190.86 × 361.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.01x = 429,971.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,971.91/794.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.52

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