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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.25, 1,191.39 and 281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.25, 1,191.39 and 281.25 is: 421.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.25 : 1,191.39 = 281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.25/1,191.39 = 281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.25x = 1,191.39 × 281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.25x = 335,078.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,078.44/794.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.88

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