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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.14, 1,191.14 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.14, 1,191.14 and 274.44 is: 411.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.14 : 1,191.14 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.14/1,191.14 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.14x = 1,191.14 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.14x = 326,896.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,896.46/794.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.64

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