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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.00, 1,189.73 and 533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.00, 1,189.73 and 533.04 is: 798.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.00 : 1,189.73 = 533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.00/1,189.73 = 533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.00x = 1,189.73 × 533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.00x = 634,167.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,167.73/794.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.70

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