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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.19, 1,190.42 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.19, 1,190.42 and 383.04 is: 574.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.19 : 1,190.42 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.19/1,190.42 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.19x = 1,190.42 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.19x = 455,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,978.48/794.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.14

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