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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.46, 1,190.38 and 764.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.46, 1,190.38 and 764.08 is: 1,144.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.46 : 1,190.38 = 764.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.46/1,190.38 = 764.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.46x = 1,190.38 × 764.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.46x = 909,545.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,545.55/794.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.86

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