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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.14, 1,191.01 and 361.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.14, 1,191.01 and 361.21 is: 541.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.14 : 1,191.01 = 361.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.14/1,191.01 = 361.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.14x = 1,191.01 × 361.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.14x = 430,204.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,204.72/794.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.72

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