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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.98, 1,192.44 and 362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.98, 1,192.44 and 362.02 is: 543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.98 : 1,192.44 = 362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.98/1,192.44 = 362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.98x = 1,192.44 × 362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.98x = 431,687.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,687.13/794.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.02

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