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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.36, 1,190.72 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.36, 1,190.72 and 382.88 is: 573.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.36 : 1,190.72 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.36/1,190.72 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.36x = 1,190.72 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.36x = 455,902.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,902.87/794.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.92

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