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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.94, 1,192.56 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.94, 1,192.56 and 356.34 is: 534.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.94 : 1,192.56 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.94/1,192.56 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.94x = 1,192.56 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.94x = 424,956.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,956.83/794.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.58

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