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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.08, 1,191.28 and 504.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.08, 1,191.28 and 504.80 is: 757.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.08 : 1,191.28 = 504.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.08/1,191.28 = 504.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.08x = 1,191.28 × 504.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.08x = 601,358.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,358.14/794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.30

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