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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.50, 1,191.63 and 383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.50, 1,191.63 and 383.02 is: 574.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.50 : 1,191.63 = 383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.50/1,191.63 = 383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.50x = 1,191.63 × 383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.50x = 456,418.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,418.12/794.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.47

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