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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.49, 1,191.06 and 383.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.49, 1,191.06 and 383.42 is: 574.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.49 : 1,191.06 = 383.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.49/1,191.06 = 383.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.49x = 1,191.06 × 383.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.49x = 456,670.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,670.27/794.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.80

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