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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.04, 1,191.18 and 274.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.04, 1,191.18 and 274.19 is: 411.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.04 : 1,191.18 = 274.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.04/1,191.18 = 274.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.04x = 1,191.18 × 274.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.04x = 326,611.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,611.48/794.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.33

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