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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.46, 1,191 and 383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.46, 1,191 and 383.50 is: 574.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.46 : 1,191 = 383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.46/1,191 = 383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.46x = 1,191 × 383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.46x = 456,748.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,748.50/794.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.92

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