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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.21, 1,190.84 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.21, 1,190.84 and 355.46 is: 532.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.21 : 1,190.84 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.21/1,190.84 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.21x = 1,190.84 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.21x = 423,288.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,288.25/794.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.97

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