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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.21, 1,191.01 and 404.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.21, 1,191.01 and 404.07 is: 605.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.21 : 1,191.01 = 404.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.21/1,191.01 = 404.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.21x = 1,191.01 × 404.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.21x = 481,254.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,254.53/794.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.96

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