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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.76, 1,191.06 and 360.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.76, 1,191.06 and 360.90 is: 540.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.76 : 1,191.06 = 360.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.76/1,191.06 = 360.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.76x = 1,191.06 × 360.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.76x = 429,853.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,853.55/794.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.86

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