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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.50, 1,191.07 and 383.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.50, 1,191.07 and 383.93 is: 575.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.50 : 1,191.07 = 383.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.50/1,191.07 = 383.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.50x = 1,191.07 × 383.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.50x = 457,287.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,287.51/794.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.57

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