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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.21, 1,189.89 and 382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.21, 1,189.89 and 382.73 is: 573.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.21 : 1,189.89 = 382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.21/1,189.89 = 382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.21x = 1,189.89 × 382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.21x = 455,400.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,400.65/794.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.40

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