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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.13, 1,191.75 and 281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.13, 1,191.75 and 281.13 is: 421.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.13 : 1,191.75 = 281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.13/1,191.75 = 281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.13x = 1,191.75 × 281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.13x = 335,036.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,036.68/794.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.89

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