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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.09, 1,191.33 and 361.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.09, 1,191.33 and 361.55 is: 542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.09 : 1,191.33 = 361.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.09/1,191.33 = 361.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.09x = 1,191.33 × 361.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.09x = 430,719.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,719.40/794.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.41

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