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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.94, 1,192.82 and 362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.94, 1,192.82 and 362.04 is: 543.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.94 : 1,192.82 = 362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.94/1,192.82 = 362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.94x = 1,192.82 × 362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.94x = 431,846.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,846.74/794.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.24

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