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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.51, 1,192.26 and 384.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.51, 1,192.26 and 384.07 is: 576.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.51 : 1,192.26 = 384.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.51/1,192.26 = 384.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.51x = 1,192.26 × 384.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.51x = 457,905.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,905.34/794.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.34

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