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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.79, 1,192.68 and 361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.79, 1,192.68 and 361.98 is: 543.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.79 : 1,192.68 = 361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.79/1,192.68 = 361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.79x = 1,192.68 × 361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.79x = 431,726.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,726.31/794.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.20

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