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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.76, 1,192.86 and 384.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.76, 1,192.86 and 384.18 is: 576.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.76 : 1,192.86 = 384.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.76/1,192.86 = 384.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.76x = 1,192.86 × 384.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.76x = 458,272.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,272.95/794.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.62

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