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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.76, 1,192.68 and 383.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.76, 1,192.68 and 383.82 is: 575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.76 : 1,192.68 = 383.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.76/1,192.68 = 383.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.76x = 1,192.68 × 383.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.76x = 457,774.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,774.44/794.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.99

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