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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.68, 1,190.86 and 383.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.68, 1,190.86 and 383.33 is: 574.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.68 : 1,190.86 = 383.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.68/1,190.86 = 383.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.68x = 1,190.86 × 383.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.68x = 456,490.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,490.45/794.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.44

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