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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.67, 1,191.29 and 384.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.67, 1,191.29 and 384.20 is: 575.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.67 : 1,191.29 = 384.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.67/1,191.29 = 384.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.67x = 1,191.29 × 384.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.67x = 457,693.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,693.62/794.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.95

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