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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.50, 1,190.88 and 274.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.50, 1,190.88 and 274.01 is: 410.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.50 : 1,190.88 = 274.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.50/1,190.88 = 274.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.50x = 1,190.88 × 274.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.50x = 326,313.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,313.03/794.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.71

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