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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.17, 1,191.30 and 404.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.17, 1,191.30 and 404.07 is: 606.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.17 : 1,191.30 = 404.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.17/1,191.30 = 404.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.17x = 1,191.30 × 404.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.17x = 481,368.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,368.59/794.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.13

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