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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.11, 1,191.30 and 404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.11, 1,191.30 and 404.10 is: 606.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.11 : 1,191.30 = 404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.11/1,191.30 = 404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.11x = 1,191.30 × 404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.11x = 481,404.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,404.33/794.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.22

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