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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.89, 1,192.80 and 356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.89, 1,192.80 and 356.10 is: 534.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.89 : 1,192.80 = 356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.89/1,192.80 = 356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.89x = 1,192.80 × 356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.89x = 424,756.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,756.08/794.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.36

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