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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.05, 1,191.08 and 383.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.05, 1,191.08 and 383.99 is: 575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.05 : 1,191.08 = 383.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.05/1,191.08 = 383.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.05x = 1,191.08 × 383.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.05x = 457,363.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,363.43/794.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.99

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