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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.27, 1,191.65 and 383.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.27, 1,191.65 and 383.45 is: 575.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.27 : 1,191.65 = 383.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.27/1,191.65 = 383.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.27x = 1,191.65 × 383.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.27x = 456,930.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,930.32/794.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.29

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