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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.50, 1,192.11 and 383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.50, 1,192.11 and 383.56 is: 575.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.50 : 1,192.11 = 383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.50/1,192.11 = 383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.50x = 1,192.11 × 383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.50x = 457,245.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,245.71/794.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.51

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