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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.09, 1,190.88 and 742.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.09, 1,190.88 and 742.26 is: 1,113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.09 : 1,190.88 = 742.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.09/1,190.88 = 742.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.09x = 1,190.88 × 742.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.09x = 883,948.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,948.91/794.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.16

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