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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.55, 1,192.34 and 361.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.55, 1,192.34 and 361.71 is: 542.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.55 : 1,192.34 = 361.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.55/1,192.34 = 361.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.55x = 1,192.34 × 361.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.55x = 431,281.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,281.30/794.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.80

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