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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.08, 1,190.32 and 361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.08, 1,190.32 and 361.12 is: 541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.08 : 1,190.32 = 361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.08/1,190.32 = 361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.08x = 1,190.32 × 361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.08x = 429,848.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,848.36/794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.32

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