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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.29, 1,191.84 and 361.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.29, 1,191.84 and 361.75 is: 542.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.29 : 1,191.84 = 361.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.29/1,191.84 = 361.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.29x = 1,191.84 × 361.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.29x = 431,148.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,148.12/794.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.81

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