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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.88, 1,191.90 and 356.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.88, 1,191.90 and 356.25 is: 534.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.88 : 1,191.90 = 356.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.88/1,191.90 = 356.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.88x = 1,191.90 × 356.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.88x = 424,614.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,614.38/794.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.19

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