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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.70, 1,190.23 and 384.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.70, 1,190.23 and 384.13 is: 575.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.70 : 1,190.23 = 384.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.70/1,190.23 = 384.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.70x = 1,190.23 × 384.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.70x = 457,203.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,203.05/794.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.32

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