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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.75, 1,190.27 and 382.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.75, 1,190.27 and 382.55 is: 572.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.75 : 1,190.27 = 382.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.75/1,190.27 = 382.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.75x = 1,190.27 × 382.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.75x = 455,332.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,332.79/794.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.93

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