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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.23, 1,190.03 and 561.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.23, 1,190.03 and 561.97 is: 842.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.23 : 1,190.03 = 561.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.23/1,190.03 = 561.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.23x = 1,190.03 × 561.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.23x = 668,755.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,755.37/794.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.02

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