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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.18, 1,189.69 and 529.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.18, 1,189.69 and 529.82 is: 793.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.18 : 1,189.69 = 529.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.18/1,189.69 = 529.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.18x = 1,189.69 × 529.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.18x = 630,314.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,314.28/794.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.67

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