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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.79, 1,191.70 and 355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.79, 1,191.70 and 355.96 is: 533.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.79 : 1,191.70 = 355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.79/1,191.70 = 355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.79x = 1,191.70 × 355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.79x = 424,197.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,197.53/794.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.72

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