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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.12, 1,190.74 and 574.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.12, 1,190.74 and 574.84 is: 861.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.12 : 1,190.74 = 574.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.12/1,190.74 = 574.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.12x = 1,190.74 × 574.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.12x = 684,484.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,484.98/794.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.94

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