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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.34, 1,190.64 and 520.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.34, 1,190.64 and 520.62 is: 780.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.34 : 1,190.64 = 520.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.34/1,190.64 = 520.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.34x = 1,190.64 × 520.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.34x = 619,871.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,871.00/794.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.36

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