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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.76, 1,192.20 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.76, 1,192.20 and 361.44 is: 542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.76 : 1,192.20 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.76/1,192.20 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.76x = 1,192.20 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.76x = 430,908.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,908.77/794.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.19

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