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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.50, 1,191.99 and 281.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.50, 1,191.99 and 281.62 is: 422.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.50 : 1,191.99 = 281.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.50/1,191.99 = 281.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.50x = 1,191.99 × 281.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.50x = 335,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,688.22/794.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.52

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