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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.33, 1,191.61 and 383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.33, 1,191.61 and 383.13 is: 574.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.33 : 1,191.61 = 383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.33/1,191.61 = 383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.33x = 1,191.61 × 383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.33x = 456,542.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,542.02/794.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.75

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