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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.91, 1,194.42 and 385.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.91, 1,194.42 and 385.24 is: 578.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.91 : 1,194.42 = 385.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.91/1,194.42 = 385.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.91x = 1,194.42 × 385.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.91x = 460,138.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,138.36/795.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.13

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