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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.12, 1,190.82 and 534.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.12, 1,190.82 and 534.38 is: 801.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.12 : 1,190.82 = 534.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.12/1,190.82 = 534.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.12x = 1,190.82 × 534.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.12x = 636,350.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,350.39/794.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.33

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