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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.09, 1,191.90 and 383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.09, 1,191.90 and 383.52 is: 575.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.09 : 1,191.90 = 383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.09/1,191.90 = 383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.09x = 1,191.90 × 383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.09x = 457,111.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,111.53/794.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.65

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