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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.59, 1,192.13 and 356.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.59, 1,192.13 and 356.21 is: 534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.59 : 1,192.13 = 356.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.59/1,192.13 = 356.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.59x = 1,192.13 × 356.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.59x = 424,648.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,648.70/794.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.42

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