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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.04, 1,189.98 and 537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.04, 1,189.98 and 537 is: 804.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.04 : 1,189.98 = 537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.04/1,189.98 = 537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.04x = 1,189.98 × 537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.04x = 639,019.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,019.26/794.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.77

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