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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.11, 1,191.17 and 280.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.11, 1,191.17 and 280.75 is: 421.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.11 : 1,191.17 = 280.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.11/1,191.17 = 280.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.11x = 1,191.17 × 280.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.11x = 334,419.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,419.57/794.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.13

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