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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.27, 1,190.33 and 505.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.27, 1,190.33 and 505.19 is: 757.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.27 : 1,190.33 = 505.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.27/1,190.33 = 505.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.27x = 1,190.33 × 505.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.27x = 601,340.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,340.29/794.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.10

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