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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.03, 1,191.04 and 355.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.03, 1,191.04 and 355.17 is: 532.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.03 : 1,191.04 = 355.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.03/1,191.04 = 355.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.03x = 1,191.04 × 355.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.03x = 423,021.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,021.68/794.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.75

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