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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.13, 1,191.43 and 383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.13, 1,191.43 and 383.28 is: 575.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.13 : 1,191.43 = 383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.13/1,191.43 = 383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.13x = 1,191.43 × 383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.13x = 456,655.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,655.08/794.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.04

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