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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.07, 1,191.56 and 534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.07, 1,191.56 and 534.20 is: 801.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.07 : 1,191.56 = 534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.07/1,191.56 = 534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.07x = 1,191.56 × 534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.07x = 636,522.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,522.72/794.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.60

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