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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.44, 1,193.28 and 611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.44, 1,193.28 and 611.20 is: 918.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.44 : 1,193.28 = 611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.44/1,193.28 = 611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.44x = 1,193.28 × 611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.44x = 729,332.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,332.74/794.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.05

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