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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.14, 1,190.70 and 382.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.14, 1,190.70 and 382.45 is: 573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.14 : 1,190.70 = 382.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.14/1,190.70 = 382.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.14x = 1,190.70 × 382.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.14x = 455,383.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,383.22/794.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.43

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