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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.36, 1,190.64 and 520.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.36, 1,190.64 and 520.64 is: 780.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.36 : 1,190.64 = 520.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.36/1,190.64 = 520.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.36x = 1,190.64 × 520.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.36x = 619,894.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,894.81/794.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.37

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