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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.49, 1,191.71 and 355.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.49, 1,191.71 and 355.64 is: 533.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.49 : 1,191.71 = 355.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.49/1,191.71 = 355.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.49x = 1,191.71 × 355.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.49x = 423,813.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,813.34/794.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.44

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