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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.13, 1,189.16 and 519.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.13, 1,189.16 and 519.42 is: 777.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.13 : 1,189.16 = 519.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.13/1,189.16 = 519.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.13x = 1,189.16 × 519.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.13x = 617,670.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,670.89/794.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.80

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