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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.24, 1,190.73 and 360.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.24, 1,190.73 and 360.89 is: 541.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.24 : 1,190.73 = 360.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.24/1,190.73 = 360.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.24x = 1,190.73 × 360.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.24x = 429,722.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,722.55/794.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.05

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