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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.42, 1,190.91 and 383.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.42, 1,190.91 and 383.95 is: 575.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.42 : 1,190.91 = 383.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.42/1,190.91 = 383.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.42x = 1,190.91 × 383.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.42x = 457,246.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,246.92/794.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.58

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