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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.51, 1,191.57 and 383.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.51, 1,191.57 and 383.43 is: 575.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.51 : 1,191.57 = 383.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.51/1,191.57 = 383.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.51x = 1,191.57 × 383.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.51x = 456,883.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,883.69/794.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.05

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