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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.54, 1,191.69 and 383.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.54, 1,191.69 and 383.57 is: 575.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.54 : 1,191.69 = 383.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.54/1,191.69 = 383.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.54x = 1,191.69 × 383.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.54x = 457,096.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,096.53/794.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.30

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