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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.46, 1,191.69 and 361.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.46, 1,191.69 and 361.11 is: 541.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.46 : 1,191.69 = 361.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.46/1,191.69 = 361.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.46x = 1,191.69 × 361.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.46x = 430,331.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,331.18/794.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.67

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