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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.04, 1,191.06 and 774.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.04, 1,191.06 and 774.84 is: 1,162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.04 : 1,191.06 = 774.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.04/1,191.06 = 774.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.04x = 1,191.06 × 774.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.04x = 922,880.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,880.93/794.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.26

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