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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.24, 1,189.08 and 561.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.24, 1,189.08 and 561.44 is: 840.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.24 : 1,189.08 = 561.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.24/1,189.08 = 561.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.24x = 1,189.08 × 561.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.24x = 667,597.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,597.08/794.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.55

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