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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.14, 1,190.90 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.14, 1,190.90 and 266.94 is: 400.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.14 : 1,190.90 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.14/1,190.90 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.14x = 1,190.90 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.14x = 317,898.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,898.85/794.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.31

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