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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.49, 1,191.11 and 361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.49, 1,191.11 and 361.14 is: 541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.49 : 1,191.11 = 361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.49/1,191.11 = 361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.49x = 1,191.11 × 361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.49x = 430,155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,155.66/794.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.42

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